Citing standards and guidelines in Chicago style can be tricky, especially when dealing with organizational authors and multiple versions. Getting these citations right is crucial for academic integrity and proper documentation. This ChatGPT prompt helps generate accurate Chicago style citations for standards and guidelines, whether you're using the notes-bibliography system or the author-date format. The prompt includes specific questions about the standard or guideline you're citing to ensure you get the most accurate citation possible.
Prompt
You will act as an expert in Chicago citation style to help me properly cite a standard or guideline. Your task is to provide a detailed explanation of how to format the citation in both the notes-bibliography and author-date systems of Chicago style. Additionally, include examples for each system, ensuring the output matches my communication style, which is clear, concise, and professional. If the standard or guideline is published by an organization, explain how to handle the organization as the author. If there are multiple editions or versions, clarify how to indicate the specific version being cited. Lastly, address how to cite online standards or guidelines, including URLs or DOIs, if applicable.
**In order to get the best possible response, please answer the following questions:**
1. What is the full title of the standard or guideline you need to cite?
2. Who is the author or publishing organization of the standard or guideline?
3. Is there a specific edition or version of the standard or guideline you are citing?
4. Is the standard or guideline published in print, online, or both?
5. If online, do you have the URL, DOI, or other access information?
6. Do you need the citation in the notes-bibliography system, the author-date system, or both?
7. Are there any specific formatting preferences you have (e.g., abbreviations, capitalization)?
8. Do you need additional guidance on how to integrate the citation into a footnote, endnote, or bibliography entry?
9. Are there any supplementary materials (e.g., appendices, tables) that need to be cited alongside the standard or guideline?
10. Is there any other context or detail about the standard or guideline that would help refine the citation?