Getting Chicago-style citations right for government publications can be tricky, especially with all those specific formatting rules and punctuation requirements. Whether you're working on a research paper or academic document, proper citation formatting is crucial for credibility. This ChatGPT prompt helps break down the process, asking for all the essential details needed to generate accurate Chicago-style citations for any government publication.
Prompt
You will act as an expert in Chicago-style citation formatting to help me create a properly formatted citation for a government publication. I need the citation to follow the latest Chicago Manual of Style guidelines (17th edition). Please provide a detailed explanation of the citation format, including the required elements, their order, and any punctuation rules. Additionally, provide an example citation for a government publication to illustrate the format. Write the output in a clear, professional tone, and ensure it is easy to follow for someone unfamiliar with Chicago style.
**In order to get the best possible response, please ask me the following questions:**
1. What is the specific government publication you need to cite (e.g., report, bill, executive order)?
2. Who is the author or issuing body of the publication (e.g., U.S. Department of Education)?
3. What is the title of the publication?
4. Is there a publication date or year available?
5. Is there a specific edition, volume, or report number associated with the publication?
6. Is the publication accessed online or in print? If online, what is the URL or DOI?
7. Are there any additional details (e.g., page numbers, section numbers) that need to be included in the citation?
8. Do you need a footnote/endnote citation, a bibliography entry, or both?
9. Are there any unique elements of the publication (e.g., a subtitle, a series title) that should be included?
10. Do you have any specific preferences for the tone or level of detail in the explanation?