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Consistent, complete citation is a major feature of scholarly writing. Gaps, incomplete citations, and lack of citation are not only time-consuming problems for future readers; they are the stuff of plagiarism, intentional or unintentional.
Most THST profs require Chicago Style for papers and projects. For Biblical papers, see the SBL Handbook below; for Turabian (a Chicago derivative), look further down this column.
SBL Handbook of StyleA Digital Object Identifier or DOI is an unique code that is used to identify materials that exist in an online environment. They are very similiar to the ISBN codes that are used to identify books and magazines. By using this code, students, scholars, editors and librarians can locate an online article even if it it's URL (web address) changes over time. The DOI for an article will never change, providing a permanent way to identify articles online.
The location of a DOI will be slightly different for each publication. Many articles, particularly older works, may not have DOI. Look for the DOI letters followed by an alphanumeric sequence that begins with the number 10. They are usually at the top of an article, nearby or long with the other citation information.
Examples:
10.1000/186
10.1016/j.iheduc.2003.11.004
10.1146/annurev.anthro.33.070203.143900
Chicago Manual of Style, 16th ed.Many Theology and humanities profs designate University of Chicago style (from which "Turabian" is derived). This manual is available in an online version. LMU only Use your MyLMU information when off campus.
For examples of citations in this style, see the Library's Chicago Style - Humanities Quick Guide.
(Citations for print are on the front page, and citations for online sources are on the back.)
For more information, see the Chicago tab in our Citation LibGuide
Here are some segments of the Chicago Manual of Style, 16th ed., relevant for Biblical and other Sacred Scripture references. Remember, you'll need to use your OneCard name and Library/barcode number to access from off campus.
Scriptural references for various religions, 8.102–3.
See also religious works
Biblical citations:
abbreviations in, 10.45–51
chapter and verse, 14.253
resources on, 14.252
versions of Bible in, 14.254
See also Bible
Biblical references are given in numerals only; chapter and verse are separated by a colon with no space following it. For abbreviations, see 10.45–51.
A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations by Turabian is a less complex version of Chicago Style, useful for undergraduate students. Some profs, especially in the humanities, encourage its use as an alternate mode of Chicago.