Mastering Chicago Manual of Style

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What are the style and formatting guidelines that academic papers must follow when citing sources?

The style and formatting guidelines that academic papers must follow when citing sources are those outlined in the Chicago Manual of Style.

What are the two common types of manuscript formatting found in academic writing?

The two common types of manuscript formatting found in academic writing are APA and MLA.

What is the primary framework used for manuscript formatting in the editing field?

The primary framework used for manuscript formatting in the editing field is the Chicago Manual of Style (CMS).

What are the notes often referred to as when citing sources in the text using CMS?

The notes are often referred to as footnotes or endnotes when citing sources in the text using CMS. Signup and view all the answers

What is the preferred formatting style for creative individuals due to its built-in flexibility?

The preferred formatting style for creative individuals due to its built-in flexibility is the Chicago Manual of Style (CMS). Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum margin size recommended by CMS?

The minimum margin size recommended by CMS is one inch. Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum margin size recommended by CMS?

The maximum margin size recommended by CMS is 1.5 inches. Signup and view all the answers

In CMS, where should the title be placed if using a title page?

Centered a third of the way down on the page. Signup and view all the answers

What should come several lines later on a title page in CMS?

Your name and class information. Signup and view all the answers

In CMS, where should note numbers be placed in the text?

Directly following the information being cited. Signup and view all the answers

In CMS, should note numbers be placed before or after punctuation?

After punctuation. Signup and view all the answers

In CMS footnotes, how should the first line of a footnote be indented?

Indented 0.5 inch from the left margin. Signup and view all the answers

In CMS footnotes, how should subsequent lines within a footnote be aligned?

Left flushed. Signup and view all the answers

In CMS, what should be included in a book citation in the bibliography?

Author's name, title of the book, city of publication, name of the publisher, and year of publication. Signup and view all the answers

In CMS, what should be included in a journal article citation in the footnote?

Author's name, title of the article in quotation marks, title of the journal, volume number, issue number, year of publication, and page number. Signup and view all the answers