Author-Date In-TExt Citations

Author-Date In-Text Citations overview

Before creating an in-text citation, you should know how and when to paraphrase or incorporate a quote into your paper with context. Then create your in-text citation by including the author's name, then the year and page numbers if available:

Paraphrased version 1: Social psychologist professor Dr. Lahiri (2016) found in her studies that the wearing of uniforms does not contribute to better academic performances in school (146).

Paraphrased version 2: Studies have shown that the wearing of uniforms does not contribute to better academic performances in school (Lahiri 2016, 146).

Quoted version 1: Social psychologist professor Dr. Lahiri (2016) found in her studies that the wearing of uniforms does not contribute to better academic performances in school, saying "86% of schools found little to no change in student grades after implementing uniform policies" (146).

Corresponding Reference Citation

Additionally, the Chicago style generally requires a Reference page, which is the last page of the paper and should give the full information for all sources, with each source listed in alphabetical order.  Note: our Chicago essay template may be helpful in creating paper formatting.