The Author-Date style of citation is often recommended for natural sciences and social sciences, while the Notes-Bibliography style is used for fine arts, history, literature, etc.
General Document Guidelines include:
- Margins should be one inch on all sides (top, bottom, left, right).
- Double-space throughout the paper, including any lists, footnotes or endnotes, bibliographies or reference lists, and any other material.
- All text lines should be aligned left (creating an uneven right margin).
- The first line of each paragraph should be indented 0.5 inches (one tab key, or 5-7 spaces).
- Page numbers should appear one inch from the right edge of the paper on the first line of every page, beginning after the title page. Using most word processors, page numbers can be inserted into a header, which then automatically appears on all pages.
- Footnotes versus Endnotes? With regard to citations, Chicago allows for the usage of both footnotes (located at the bottom of a page) and endnotes (located at the end of a paper, article, or chapter). What you use may depend on the requirements of your assignment, so if you are unsure ask your instructor for their preference.
For descriptions and examples of citations, see the Chicago-Style Citation Quick Guide:
