

If you do not find what you need in this guide, refer to the print version of CMOS, which is held in the Library.

This guide is based on the Chicago Manual of Style, 17th edition (CMOS). The Chicago referencing style is a widely used referencing system to help you achieve these objectives. ▪ Indicate to the reader the scope and depth of your research. ▪ Enable a reader to quickly locate the source of the material you refer to so they can consult it if they wish. ▪ Enable you to acknowledge other authors’ ideas (avoid plagiarism). A reference system will perform three essential tasks: Academic writing requires the author to support their arguments with reference to other published work or experimental results/findings.
