Parts of an Essay
Writing an Introduction
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Writing a Conclusion
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Brainstorming
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Writing a Conclusion
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Brainstorming
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Guides to Writing and Research
Guide to Grammar and Style
by Jack Lynch, Rutgers University.
On the Web: Writing and Citing
from the old Suburban Library System web site.
Purdue University's Online Writing Lab
(OWL)
The Writing Workshop
from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Includes sections on writing, grammar, and bibliographies.
by Jack Lynch, Rutgers University.
On the Web: Writing and Citing
from the old Suburban Library System web site.
Purdue University's Online Writing Lab
(OWL)
The Writing Workshop
from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Includes sections on writing, grammar, and bibliographies.
Evaluating Your Sources
Part
of information literacy is knowing what sources are useful for what
assignments. Below are some resources that can help you figure this
out. Of course, you want to check with your instructor, as they are
the final arbiter as to what kind of material is appropriate for
each assignment.
Critically Analyzing Information Sources
from Cornell University
Evaluating Sources of Information
from Purdue's OWL
Evaluating Web Sites
from Lesley University
Primary Sources
from Sonoma State University
Critically Analyzing Information Sources
from Cornell University
Evaluating Sources of Information
from Purdue's OWL
Evaluating Web Sites
from Lesley University
Primary Sources
from Sonoma State University
Citing Your Sources
There are many
different ways to cite or document the sources you refer to in a
piece of writing. For more information on these styles see the drop
down menus below. Three of the major documentation styles are
• APA, which is the style developed by the American Psychological Association. The social sciences often use APA style for documenting sources.
• MLA, which is the style developed by the Modern Language Association. The humanities typically use MLA format to cite sources.
• Turabian, named for Kate Turabian who developed this style, is used in various disciplines, including history. This style is sometimes referred to as Chicago style since it is based on The Chicago Manual of Style.
• There are many more styles recommended by different disciplines. If you're not sure which style to use, look at the drop down menu below on styles by discipline and consult with your professor.
• APA, which is the style developed by the American Psychological Association. The social sciences often use APA style for documenting sources.
• MLA, which is the style developed by the Modern Language Association. The humanities typically use MLA format to cite sources.
• Turabian, named for Kate Turabian who developed this style, is used in various disciplines, including history. This style is sometimes referred to as Chicago style since it is based on The Chicago Manual of Style.
• There are many more styles recommended by different disciplines. If you're not sure which style to use, look at the drop down menu below on styles by discipline and consult with your professor.
APA Citation Style
APA Documentation Style
from the University of Wisconsin-Madison Writing Center.
Citing References
from the Andersen Library at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.
Citing Sources
from the Duke University Libraries. Concise information on how to cite common sources in APA, MLA, and Turabian styles.
Electronic Reference Formats
Recommended by the American Psychological Association.
ONLINE! Citation Styles
for APA.
Using American Psychological Association (APA) Format
from the Purdue University Online Writing Lab (OWL).
from the University of Wisconsin-Madison Writing Center.
Citing References
from the Andersen Library at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.
Citing Sources
from the Duke University Libraries. Concise information on how to cite common sources in APA, MLA, and Turabian styles.
Electronic Reference Formats
Recommended by the American Psychological Association.
ONLINE! Citation Styles
for APA.
Using American Psychological Association (APA) Format
from the Purdue University Online Writing Lab (OWL).
MLA Citation Style
Citing Sources
from the Duke University Libraries. Concise information on how to cite common sources in APA, MLA, and Turabian styles.
ONLINE! Citation Styles
for MLA.
Using Modern Language Association (MLA) Format
from the Purdue University Online Writing Lab (OWL).
from the Duke University Libraries. Concise information on how to cite common sources in APA, MLA, and Turabian styles.
ONLINE! Citation Styles
for MLA.
Using Modern Language Association (MLA) Format
from the Purdue University Online Writing Lab (OWL).
Turabin/Chicago Style
Chicago/Turabian Style
from the University of Wisconsin-Madison Writing Center.
Citing Sources
from the Duke University Libraries. Concise information on how to cite common sources in APA, MLA, and Turabian styles.
ONLINE! Citation Styles
for Turabian/Chicago.
from the University of Wisconsin-Madison Writing Center.
Citing Sources
from the Duke University Libraries. Concise information on how to cite common sources in APA, MLA, and Turabian styles.
ONLINE! Citation Styles
for Turabian/Chicago.
Styles by Discipline
Biology
• Scientific Style and Format: The CBE Manual for Authors, Editors, and Publishers, 6th ed., 1994. Elmhurst College Library Reference R 808.0666 S416s 1994. Developed by the Council of Biology Editors for biology writers.
• CBE Citation Guide from the Ohio State University Libraries
• ONLINE! Citation Styles: CBE.
Chemistry
• The ACS Style Guide: A Manual for Authors and Editors, 2nd ed., 1997. Elmhurst College Library Reference R 808.06654 A187 1997. This is the style manual developed by the American Chemical Society for chemistry writers.
• American Chemical Society (ACS) Citation Style for Internet Sources from Penn State.
• ACS Guidelines for Documenting Sources from Ohiolink
Education
• See the APA drop down menu above.
History
• See the Turabian/Chicago drop down menu above.
Humanities (literature, philosophy, and the arts)
• See the MLA drop down menu above.
Nursing
• See the APA drop down menu above.
Political Science
• The Political Science Student Writer's Manual, 3rd ed., 2000. Elmhurst College Library Reference R 808.06632 S426p 2000. Provides guidance for writing as well as documenting sources in political science.
• APSA (American Political Science Association) Style from the University of Wisconsin Writer's Handbook
Psychology
• See the APA drop down menu above.
Social Sciences
• Often use APA (American Psychological Association) Style, though some disciplines, such as sociology, use different styles.
• See the APA drop down menu above.
Sociology
• ASA (American Sociological Association) Style Guide from Bucknell University
• ASA Format (American Sociological Association) from California State University at Los Angeles
• Formatting in Sociology from the Purdue University Online Writing Lab (OWL)
• Quick Style Guide for Students Writing Sociology Papers from the American Sociological Association has examples and guidelines for documents.
• Scientific Style and Format: The CBE Manual for Authors, Editors, and Publishers, 6th ed., 1994. Elmhurst College Library Reference R 808.0666 S416s 1994. Developed by the Council of Biology Editors for biology writers.
• CBE Citation Guide from the Ohio State University Libraries
• ONLINE! Citation Styles: CBE.
Chemistry
• The ACS Style Guide: A Manual for Authors and Editors, 2nd ed., 1997. Elmhurst College Library Reference R 808.06654 A187 1997. This is the style manual developed by the American Chemical Society for chemistry writers.
• American Chemical Society (ACS) Citation Style for Internet Sources from Penn State.
• ACS Guidelines for Documenting Sources from Ohiolink
Education
• See the APA drop down menu above.
History
• See the Turabian/Chicago drop down menu above.
Humanities (literature, philosophy, and the arts)
• See the MLA drop down menu above.
Nursing
• See the APA drop down menu above.
Political Science
• The Political Science Student Writer's Manual, 3rd ed., 2000. Elmhurst College Library Reference R 808.06632 S426p 2000. Provides guidance for writing as well as documenting sources in political science.
• APSA (American Political Science Association) Style from the University of Wisconsin Writer's Handbook
Psychology
• See the APA drop down menu above.
Social Sciences
• Often use APA (American Psychological Association) Style, though some disciplines, such as sociology, use different styles.
• See the APA drop down menu above.
Sociology
• ASA (American Sociological Association) Style Guide from Bucknell University
• ASA Format (American Sociological Association) from California State University at Los Angeles
• Formatting in Sociology from the Purdue University Online Writing Lab (OWL)
• Quick Style Guide for Students Writing Sociology Papers from the American Sociological Association has examples and guidelines for documents.
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