Turabian
Definition
Turabian is a style guide used for writing and formatting academic papers, particularly in the fields of humanities and social sciences. It provides guidelines for citation styles, paper structure, and other important aspects of scholarly writing.
Analogy
Think of Turabian as your personal stylist for academic papers. Just like a stylist helps you choose the right outfit and accessories to make a good impression, Turabian guides you in selecting the appropriate citation format and organizing your paper effectively.
Related terms
Chicago Style: A widely-used citation style that is similar to Turabian but more comprehensive, often used in professional publications.
Footnotes: Citations placed at the bottom of each page that provide additional information or sources.
Bibliography: A list of all the sources cited in a paper, including books, articles, websites, etc.
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