This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
Here are the basic guidelines for Chicago Style: Include your name, your instructor's name, the course, and the date in the upper left-hand corner of the first page. Double-space the text. 12 point font, Times New Roman is recommended. Page numbers in the header of the first page (not title page, first page of paper)
Most Chicago Style papers are written in third person, if not instructed otherwise. One should avoid using first person; that is I, Me and Our – and also second person (you) should be avoided.
Overall page layout One inch margins on sides, top and bottom. Use Times or Times New Roman 12 pt font. Double-space the text of the paper. Use left-justified text, which will have a ragged right edge. Use a 1/2" indent for paragraph beginnings, block quotes and hanging (bibliography) indents.
For the sake of this class, you should include the word count at the bottom of your final page. You can finish your manuscript with a separate page for the works cited where you will include a list of all the sources used in writing the manuscript.
'Chicago Fifteenth Edition' style is installed by default. To get the style open Word > 'References' > click the dropdown for 'Style' and select 'Chicago Fifteenth Edition'.
The Chicago Manual of Style also favors US, as it says in an online FAQ. Until the 17th edition, Chicago style was to spell out the noun in running text, but abbreviate the adjective as US. Now, we allow US as a noun, but only if the meaning is clear from context—that is, the usage is subject to editorial discretion.
1. Typeface: Chicago does not specify anything, but Times New Roman, 12 pt is preferred 2. Spacing: Double-spacing throughout the paper, but single-spacing in footnotes and within each item on the bibliography 3. Margins: Margins of at least 1” on top, bottom, left, and right 4.