How to Cite a Journal Article in Turabian (9th Edition)

This guide explains how to format a journal article citation in Turabian (9th Edition). Follow the format template below, refer to the real example, and use the step-by-step instructions to build your citation correctly.

Format Template

The general pattern for citing a journal article in Turabian (9th Edition):

Template

Note: First Name Last Name, "Title of Article," Journal Title Volume, no. Issue (Year): Pages. Bibliography: Last Name, First Name. "Title of Article." Journal Title Volume, no. Issue (Year): Pages.

In-Text Citation Example

How the citation appears within the body of your paper:

In-text citation

1. Rachel M. Patel, "Metacognitive Strategies in Self-Regulated Learning," Educational Psychology Review 35, no. 2 (2023): 115.

Reference List Entry Example

The full citation as it appears in your reference list:

Reference list entry

Patel, Rachel M. "Metacognitive Strategies in Self-Regulated Learning." Educational Psychology Review 35, no. 2 (2023): 112--138.

Step-by-Step Guide

1
Format the author name
In notes: First Name Last Name. In bibliography: Last Name, First Name. Separate multiple authors with commas and use 'and' before the last author.
2
Write the article title
Place the title in quotation marks using headline-style capitalization. End with a comma inside the closing quotation mark.
3
Add the journal title
Italicize the journal name using headline-style capitalization. Follow it with the volume number (not italicized).
4
Include issue number and year
Write "no." followed by the issue number, then the year in parentheses, followed by a colon.
5
Add page numbers
In notes, cite the specific page. In bibliography, give the full page range using an en dash.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Using sentence case for the article title instead of headline-style capitalization.
Forgetting to enclose the article title in quotation marks.
Using a comma instead of a colon before the page numbers.
Placing the issue number outside of the "no." format (e.g., writing (2) instead of no. 2).
Omitting the specific page number in the footnote.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Turabian differ from Chicago for journal articles?

The formatting is nearly identical. Turabian simplifies some guidelines for student papers, such as relaxing requirements around publisher location and allowing slightly more flexibility in note formatting, but the journal article format follows the same Notes-Bibliography pattern as Chicago.

Do I use footnotes or endnotes in Turabian?

Turabian allows either footnotes or endnotes. Check with your instructor or institution for their preference. Both use the same formatting.

How do I handle articles with three or more authors in Turabian?

In notes, list up to three authors in full; for four or more, give only the first author followed by 'et al.' In the bibliography, list all authors regardless of number.

Information You Will Need

Before creating your citation, gather the following information from your journal article:

Author(s)
Year of publication
Article title
Journal name
Volume number
Issue number
Page range
DOI or URL

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Step-by-Step Guide

Format the author name

In notes: First Name Last Name. In bibliography: Last Name, First Name. Separate multiple authors with commas and use 'and' before the last author.

Write the article title

Place the title in quotation marks using headline-style capitalization. End with a comma inside the closing quotation mark.

Add the journal title

Italicize the journal name using headline-style capitalization. Follow it with the volume number (not italicized).

Include issue number and year

Write "no." followed by the issue number, then the year in parentheses, followed by a colon.

Add page numbers

In notes, cite the specific page. In bibliography, give the full page range using an en dash.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Using sentence case for the article title instead of headline-style capitalization.

Forgetting to enclose the article title in quotation marks.

Using a comma instead of a colon before the page numbers.

Placing the issue number outside of the "no." format (e.g., writing (2) instead of no. 2).

Omitting the specific page number in the footnote.