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Citation and Quick Reference

A Pocket Style Manual / 3rd Edition
Diane Hacker
A quick, straightforward reference manual for research and writing.
© 2000

Publication Manual of the American Psychological
Association / 4th Edition

American Psychological Association
The 4th Edition of the style manual most used by writers and students of psychology; also useful for students of other behavioral and social sciences.
© 1994

Writing: A Concise Handbook
James A.W. Heffernan and John E. Lincoln
Suggests practical tips for avoiding and correcting common errors, as well as writing more effectively.
© 1997

Writing from A to Z
Sally Barr Reagan, Gerald J. Alred, Charles T. Brusaw, and Walter S. Oliu
A flexible reference guidebook that enables students to quickly locate the help they need for their writing.
© 1994

The Everyday Writer: A Brief Reference
Andrea Lunsford and Robert Connors with Franklin E. Horowitz
Argues that writers can use what they already know to expand their writerly repertoires.
© 1997

The Longman Writer's Companion
Chris M. Anson, Robert A. Schwegler, and Marcia F. Muth
A practical resource that helps writers connect successfully with their readers in academic, professional, and public communities.
© 2000

Simon & Schuster Quick Access Reference for Writers
Lynn Quitman Troyka
Enables students to find quick answers to questions generated in the process of writing.
© 1995

The Everyday Writer / 2nd Edition
Andrea A. Lunsford
A handbook for the student as "everyday writer." Includes the basics about research, writing, style, grammar, and more.
© 2001

The HarperCollins Concise Handbook for Writers with Exercises / Instructor's Annotated Edition
Peter Dow Adams with Amy Tickle
Addresses the needs of a new student population that includes non-traditional students, non-native speakers, and students who need a basic introduction to college-level writing.
© 1994

Simon & Schuster Quick Access Reference for Writers
Lynn Quitman Troyka
Enables students to find quick answers to questions generated in the process of writing.
© 1999

Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association/ 5th Edition
American Psychological Association
An updated edition of the style manual most used by writers and students of psychology; also useful for students of other behavioral and social sciences.
© 2001

The Chicago Manual of Style: The Essential Guide for Writers, Editors and Publishers/ 14th edition
John Grossman, Managing Editor
Provides definitive information on preparing manuscripts for publication; includes an expanded section on documentation.
© 1993

A Manual for Writers of Term Papers, Theses, and Dissertations/ 6th edition
Kate L. Turabian
Covers citation, style, and reference requirements for writers of term papers, theses, and dissertations. This latest edition follows the guidelines set forth in the fourteenth edition of The Chicago Manual of Style.
© 1996

A Writer's Reference/ 5th edition
Diana Hacker
A quick reference resource for writers, which includes sections on style, correctness, research, documentation, and more. Includes exercises and information on plagiarism. Accompanied by companion website.
© 2003