ISBN: 9780618216048

This classic text is well known for its solid guidance in the writing, documenting, and formatting of research papers, reports, theses, and dissertations. "Form and Style' s com… Más…

This classic text is well known for its solid guidance in the writing, documenting, and formatting of research papers, reports, theses, and dissertations. "Form and Style' s comprehensive coverage of the research process ranges from choosing a topic and preparing a draft to documenting sources and preparing a bibliography. The text provides models and explanations for four document styles: Chicago Manual of Style (CMS), Modern Language Association (MLA), American Psychological Association (APA), and Columbia Guide to Online Style (CGOS). Widely used in departments other than English (notably Education), "Form and Style is suitable for freshman composition and introductory courses as well as for advanced composition and graduate-level courses. The Twelfth Edition features the latest information on documentation styles, using computers and the Internet, and online sources and the research process. In addition, a thorough revision of Chapter 5, "Tables, Figures, and Computer Materials," incorporates theoretical discussion of the criteria for using illustrations."New Expanded section on Electronic Sources on the Internet features new material on MLA documentation, coverage of Columbia Guide to Online Style (CGOS), 10 types of information needed in a citation, and more sample citations."New Complete advice on evaluating web sites is enhanced with annotated screen shots."New More guidance on making the most of word-processing software highlights note-taking, formatting, organizing, and time-saving devices available in most computer programs.Sample pages throughout illustrate the formats described in the text.Special resources include a Glossary of Abbreviations that listsfrequently occurring terms in notes, literary references, and bibliographies; a Glossary of Internet terms and bibliographic terms; and two helpful appendices--Legal Citations and Abbreviations of State Names. Form and Style Twelfth Edition Slade, Carole / Slade, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH)<

ISBN: 0618216049

Form and Style's comprehensive coverage of the research process ranges from choosing a topic and preparing a draft to documenting sources and preparing a bibliography. The Twelfth Edition… Más…

Form and Style's comprehensive coverage of the research process ranges from choosing a topic and preparing a draft to documenting sources and preparing a bibliography. The Twelfth Edition features the latest information on documentation styles, using computers and the Internet, and online sources and the research process. In addition, a thorough revision of Chapter 5, Tables, Figures, and Computer Materials, incorporates theoretical discussion of the criteria for using illustrations. Highlights of this twelfth edition: - New Expanded section on Electronic Sources on the Internet - New Complete advice on evaluating web sites is enhanced with annotated screen shots - New More guidance on making the most of word-processing software highlights note-taking, formatting, organising, and time-saving devices available in most computer programmes - Sample pages throughout illustrate the formats described in the text authorship,creative writing and composition,education,education and reference,humanities,language arts,literature,literature and fiction,publishing and books,reference Humanities, CENGAGE Learning<

ISBN: 0618216049

This classic introductory text is renowned for its solid guidance in the writing, documenting, and formatting of research papers, reports, theses, and dissertations. Form and Style's comp… Más…

This classic introductory text is renowned for its solid guidance in the writing, documenting, and formatting of research papers, reports, theses, and dissertations. Form and Style's comprehensive coverage of the research process ranges from choosing a topic and preparing a draft to documenting sources and creating a bibliography. The text provides models and explanations of four documentation styles: Chicago Manual of Style (CMS), Modern Language Association (MLA), American Psychological Association (APA), and Columbia Guide to Online Style (CGOS). authorship,creative writing and composition,education and reference,humanities,literature,literature and fiction,publishing and books,textbooks,words language and grammar,writing Humanities, Houghton Mifflin Company<