A Manual for Writers of Term Papers, Theses, and Dissertations

Author: Kate L. Turabian
Secondary Author: John Grossman
ISBN: 0226816273

For close to sixty years Kate L. Turabian's "Manual for Writers" has offered comprehensive and detailed guidance to authors of research papers--term papers, theses, and dissertations. Now the editors of "The Chicago Manual of Style" have revised Turabian's "Manual" to bring the details of style into conformity with the fourteenth edition of "The Chicago Manual." This new edition of "Turabian" also reflects the way students work today, taking into account the role of personal computers in the preparation and presentation of their papers. The familiar organization of this popular book remains largely unchanged. Chapter 1 describes the parts of a long formal paper. Chapters 2-5 introduce the mechanics of writing style, from abbreviations to quotations. Chapters 6 and 7 show how to prepare and refer to tables and illustrations. The section on documentation, chapters 8-12, describes two of the most commonly used systems of citation; these chapters provide many examples including guidance on

Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Publish Date: 1996-01

Subjects: Education / Higher, Education / Teaching Methods & Materials / Arts & Humanities

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