How to Cite a Journal Article in Turabian 9
Complete guide with footnote and bibliography examples for citing journal articles in Turabian 9th edition, including those with DOI, from databases, and in print.
Basic Format: Article with DOI
Article titles are in quotation marks; journal titles are italicized. The year is placed in parentheses after the issue information.
First Footnote (N)
1. Firstname Lastname, "Title of Article," Journal Title Volume, no. Issue (Year): Page(s), DOI/URL.
Bibliography Entry (B)
Lastname, Firstname. "Title of Article." Journal Title Volume, no. Issue (Year): Page Range. DOI/URL.
Example: Single Author
First Footnote
1. Barbara J. Astle, "Planetary Health in Nursing: A Transdisciplinary Equity‑Centered Approach," Creative Nursing 27, no. 4 (2021): 239, https://doi.org/10.1891/cn-2021-0027.
Shortened Footnote
2. Astle, "Planetary Health in Nursing," 240.
Bibliography Entry
Astle, Barbara J. "Planetary Health in Nursing: A Transdisciplinary Equity‑Centered Approach." Creative Nursing 27, no. 4 (2021): 237‑41. https://doi.org/10.1891/cn-2021-0027.
Article with Multiple Authors
For two or three authors, list all names. In the bibliography, only the first author's name is inverted.
First Footnote
1. David P. Setran and Nathan Ramler, "Reimagining Frankena: Toward a Holistic Model for Philosophy of Ministry," Christian Education Journal 9, no. 1 (2012): 16, https://research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=9729d02e.
Bibliography Entry
Setran, David P., and Nathan Ramler. "Reimagining Frankena: Toward a Holistic Model for Philosophy of Ministry." Christian Education Journal 9, no. 1 (2012): 7‑26. https://research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=9729d02e.
Article from a Database (No DOI)
First Footnote
1. Koen De Temmerman, "Ancient Rhetoric as a Hermeneutical Tool for the Analysis of Characterization in Narrative Literature," Rhetorica 28, no. 1 (2010): 24, ATLA with ATLASerials (EBSCOhost).
Bibliography Entry
De Temmerman, Koen. "Ancient Rhetoric as a Hermeneutical Tool for the Analysis of Characterization in Narrative Literature." Rhetorica 28, no. 1 (2010): 23‑51. ATLA with ATLASerials (EBSCOhost).
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I include the issue number?
Yes. Turabian recommends including the issue number (preceded by "no.") when available.
Should I include the DOI or the URL?
Prefer the DOI. If no DOI is available, use the stable URL or database name.