Free Turabian Citation Generator
Turabian 9th edition is a simplified Chicago citation format designed for student research papers and dissertations. CiteMe formats Turabian references automatically from 10+ scholarly databases — paste a DOI, URL, or search by topic for footnotes and bibliography entries instantly.
How to use the Turabian citation generator
Search your source in Turabian
Enter a title, DOI, URL, ISBN, or author name to find the right source in real academic databases.
Verify the metadata
Check author names, year, title, and source details before copying the final citation.
Copy the citation and in-text format
Get the full Turabian reference plus the matching in-text citation or footnote format instantly.
Why Use Our Turabian Citation Generator?
Real Academic Databases
Search 250M+ works from OpenAlex, Semantic Scholar, and CrossRef. Every citation is real and verifiable with DOI links.
Turabian 9th Edition Compliant
Formatted according to A Manual for Writers (9th edition). Footnotes or author-date with proper bibliography formatting.
Footnote-Bibliography System
Get properly formatted footnotes with corresponding bibliography entries. First citation is full; subsequent uses short form.
Export Options
Copy formatted citations or export to BibTeX/RIS for use with Zotero, Mendeley, EndNote, and other reference managers.
Turabian Citation Examples
Journal Article
In-text: 1
Book
In-text: 2
Website
In-text: 3
Examples in Turabian Notes-Bibliography format
Turabian Footnote Citations
First Citation
Full citation in the footnote:
¹ John Smith, Machine Learning (Press, 2024), 45.Subsequent Citation
Shortened form:
² Smith, Machine Learning, 50.Frequently Asked Questions
What is Turabian citation style?
Turabian is a simplified version of Chicago style designed for students. Created by Kate Turabian, it is widely used for research papers and dissertations.
Is this Turabian citation generator free?
Yes! CiteMe offers free Turabian citations with a generous free tier.
How is Turabian different from Chicago?
Turabian is simplified Chicago for students. It covers the same citation formats but with streamlined rules. Many requirements (like manuscript formatting) are tailored for student papers rather than published works.
Does Turabian use footnotes or parenthetical citations?
Turabian supports both: Notes-Bibliography (footnotes) and Author-Date. The Notes-Bibliography system is more common in humanities courses.
How accurate is this Turabian generator?
Very accurate. We format according to A Manual for Writers, 9th edition.
Common Turabian citation mistakes
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Open mistakes guide →Cite by Source Type in Turabian
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Journal Article citations
Generate accurate Turabian citations for journal articles. Search 250M+ academic papers from real databases.
PDF citations
Generate accurate Turabian citations for PDFs, technical reports, white papers, and government documents.
Website citations
Generate accurate Turabian citations for websites, web pages, and online articles. Handles missing authors and dates automatically.
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