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Research Paper Writing & Citation Guide

A guide to the various citation styles (Chicago, MLA, APA, ASA, Turabian, etc.); information about RefWorks; and ways to find writing and usage guides.

American Heritage Book of English Usage

Takes detailed look at grammar, style, diction, word formation, gender, social groups, and scientific forms. Good resource book for students. Published in 1996.

Chicago Manual of Style Online (W&M only)

Completely searchable version of the Chicago Manual of Style, 15th edition

Electronic References, APA Style

APA style of citation published by the American Psychological Association. Provides numerous examples.

Fowler, H.W. The King's English, 2nd ed. Oxford, 1908

Standard resource on the rules of style and grammar of the King's English.

Modern Language Association (MLA) Style Guide

Guide from the University of Southern Mississippi..

ONLINE! Citation Styles

Includes MLA, APA, Chicago, and CBE styles with examples. Internet version of Online!: A Reference Guide to Using Internet Resources from Bedford/ St. Martin's Press.

Strunk, William. Elements of Style. Ithaca, 1918.

Basic guide to grammar and style.

Uncle Sam- Brief Guide to Citing Government Publications

Guide from Government Publications Department at the University of Memphis