Subject and Research Guides: Modern History: Referencing

Chicago Notes and Bibliography

This is the preferred style used in the Modern History department but it is best to confirm which style is required by checking your iLearn unit page or asking your convenor.

This style requires that you create three elements

a superscript number in-text to show you are using someone else's ideas
a corresponding footnote at the bottom of the page
a bibliography. The bibliography appears at the end of your document and contains the full details of your sources.

Further help with using this style is available here

Chicago style (MQ Referencing Guide)
The Chicago Manual of Style - Notes and Bibliography: Quick Guide

Using generative artificial intelligence tools (eg. Chat GPT)

Check regularly for updates to this advice.

Related Referencing Guides/Tools

MQ Referencing overview Guide Links to websites and electronic resources that help you learn how to apply different referencing styles. Includes the styles most commonly used at Macquarie University.
Referencing Management Software These software packages are designed for students and researchers to build local libraries that they can then use to organise, sort, and reference when writing.

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The Writing Centre and Library also offer Referencing workshops for all students to enhance their academic skills and performance.