The Chicago Manual of Style

The Chicago Manual of Style is a widely used guide for writing and publishing, particularly in the fields of history and the humanities. It provides rules for grammar, punctuation, citation, and formatting. The manual outlines two main citation styles: Notes and Bibliography, which uses footnotes or endnotes for sources, and Author-Date, which is more common in sciences. Its purpose is to ensure clarity, consistency, and proper attribution in written works, helping authors avoid plagiarism and aiding readers in finding referenced materials.