academic writing

"Quick reference guide to the essential elements of the 9th edition of the Modern Language Association's rules of punctuation, reference citation, structure and format"--Aamzon.

Provides students with an overview of the research and writing process as well as Chicago Manual of Style citation practices in scholarly writing. Also includes advice about a number of style issues, including punctuation, table formatting, and use of quotations. Features updated and expanded information on using digital materials, citing online sources, and formatting and submitting papers electronically.

A guide to writing college application essays, outlining the role of the application essay, providing step-by-step advice on the actual writing, identifying common problems students face when composing essays, and critiquing over fifty essays written by students who were admitted to distinguished schools.

"This new edition of the classic reference work on writing research papers recognizes recent developments in information literacy--including finding, evaluating, and citing a wide range of digital sources--and the evolving use of software for citation management, graphics, and paper format and submission while continuing to reflect best practices for research and writing, as adapted from the most recent editions of The Craft of Research and The Chicago Manual of Style" -- Provided by publisher.

Tools and strategies that help writing instruction for English language learners.

Defines the Modern Language Association guidelines for documentation in research papers, with examples and tips on note taking, summarizing, incorporating questions, paraphrasing, and ways to avoid plagiarism; and includes an appendix on APA style, along with a list of publisher abbreviations and a sample outline and research paper.