Cite Right, Second Edition: A Quick Guide to Citation Styles--MLA, APA, Chicago, the Sciences, Professions, and More (Chicago Guides to Writing, Editing, and Publishing)
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| Rating | : | 4.90 (887 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0226484645 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 224 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-06-17 |
| Language | : | English |
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The second edition has also been updated to include a discussion of the merits and pitfalls of citation software, as well as new examples showing proper citation style for video blogs, instant messages, social networking sites, and other forms of digital media. Based on deep experience in the academic trenches,this thoroughly revised edition is intended to appeal to anyone—student, professional, or academic—who needs an efficient, authoritative guide for citing sources across a wide range of disciplines. . Thousands of students have turned to veteran teacher Charles Lipson for no-nonsense advice on how to cite sources properly—and avoid plagiar
Sam said Wouldn't. As far as citation books go, I find this one difficult to use. There are ample examples citations in the book, but it does nor gove you the method of citing a source. For example, where Purdue Owl would give you an example like "author last name, first name, year. Book title. Publisher." Etc, this book just goes straight to, "Steinbeck, James, 19Wouldn't Sam As far as citation books go, I find this one difficult to use. There are ample examples citations in the book, but it does nor gove you the method of citing a source. For example, where Purdue Owl would give you an example like "author last name, first name, year. Book title. Publisher." Etc, this book just goes straight to, "Steinbeck, James, 1940. The Art of Talking to People." Etc. (that's just a random example). I gave it to a friend and they gave it back to me with the same complaint. I couldn't return the book because I bought it for my mom and she spilled something. 0. The Art of Talking to People." Etc. (that's just a random example). I gave it to a friend and they gave it back to me with the same complaint. I couldn't return the book because I bought it for my mom and she spilled something. Family of 5 said So far, so good.. Helps me cite right. Seems pretty accurate. I hope so anyway.. Linms said Good little book. It has the material I need all in one go-to place.
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