Tag chicago style

Citations & References Formatting

Chicago & Turabian: The Footnote Styles Explained (A Guide for History & Islamic Studies)

If you are a student at the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) or the Academy of Islamic Studies at UM, you are likely familiar with the “little number” at the top of a sentence. While Science and Business students use…

Dr. Sara
February 11, 2026

Citations & References Formatting

Where to Insert the Numbered Citation for Chicago Format?

In Chicago style citation format, the numbered citation in the text is a superscript number. I’ve seen many people place this number within the sentence,i.e., before the full stop or comma. However, the correct spot to insert the citation is…

Dr. Sara
February 10, 2026

Academic Research & Writing

The Definitive Guide to Thesis Formatting & Citation Styles in Malaysia (2026 Edition)

If you ask a Malaysian postgraduate student what the hardest part of their PhD was, they might not say “Data Analysis” or “The Viva.” They will likely sigh and say: “Formatting.” It sounds trivial. How hard can it be to…

Dr. Sara
February 10, 2026