

Sources are also usually listed in a separate bibliography. Each note corresponds to a raised (superscript) number in the text.

In this system, sources are cited in numbered footnotes or endnotes.

The notes and bibliography system is preferred by many working in the humanities-including literature, history, and the arts. If you are unsure about which system to use, read on. If you already know which system to use, follow one of the links above to see sample citations for a variety of common sources. Chicago-style source citations come in two varieties: (1) notes and bibliography and (2) author-date.
