This citation style is a simplified version of Chicago designed with students in mind. It mostly follows the normal guidelines from Chicago Style but (1) add extra guidelines on formatting papers, etc. and (2) walks you through the process of writing and research utilizing this citation style. You can also use it as a supplement to the normal Chicago Manual of Style.
The current edition is the 9th edition, so make sure you format your citations in the appropriate edition format that your instructor or professor requests.
A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations (8th ed.) by 
A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations(7th ed.) by 
Cite Right : A Quick Guide to Citation Styles - MLA, APA, Chicago, the Sciences, Professions, and More by 