If you are trying to cite a source not listed on this page or anywhere else on this guide, consult the Chicago Manual of Style Online or a librarian for help.
Esoteric and nontraditional sources are cited in very specific formats in the Chicago style. These sources are most often cited in the notes and bibliography style, as it can be difficult to create a concise in-text citation for nontraditional source information.
The links below will take you to the 18th edition of the Chicago Manual of Style Online sections on these source types, with descriptions and examples.
Websites, Blogs, and Social Media
Interviews and Personal Communications
Papers, Contracts, and Reports
Legal and Public Documents (the library has the 2015 edition of The Bluebook: Uniform System of Citation)
Legislative and Executive Documents