How do I cite information from a table or graph in Chicago Style?
Answer
This question reflects guidance provided in both the 17th and 18th editions of Chicago Style as no changes were made in the new edition.
In Chicago style, if you are referring to an image, including charts or graphs, and not placing it within your paper, your citation and footnotes will be for the source the image came from.
For example, below is a citation for a table from a website.
Footnote
1 American Veterinary Medical Association, “U.S. Pet Ownership Statistics”, 2024, avma.org/resources-tools/reports-statistics/us-pet-ownership-statistics.
Shortened Footnote: American Veterinary Medical Association, U.S. Pet Ownership.
Bibliography
American Veterinary Medical Association. “U.S. Pet Ownership Statistics.” 2024.
avma.org/resources-tools/reports-statistics/us-pet-ownership-statistics.
If you are citing an image that is not a chart or graph, refer to the FAQ “How do I cite an image in Chicago Style?”
If you need further help, contact a librarian.