The Craft of Research
The Craft of Research by Call Number: e-bookISBN: 9780226239873Publication Date: 2016-10-284th edition
OWL
- OWL Online Writing Lab (Purdue)The Online Writing Lab (OWL) at Purdue University houses writing resources and instructional material, and we provide these as a free service of the Writing Lab at Purdue. Students, members of the community, and users worldwide will find information to assist with many writing projects. Teachers and trainers may use this material for in-class and out-of-class instruction.
MLA Citation Style
The preparation of papers and manuscripts in MLA Style is covered in part four of the MLA Style Manual.
MLA Handbook by Call Number: LB2369 .M52 2021 (Watson Library Reference (3rd floor)ISBN: 9781603293518Publication Date: 2021-05-30"The Modern Language Association, the authority on research and writing, takes a fresh look at documenting sources in the eighth edition of the MLA Handbook.
Citation Style
Listed below are the citation styles and links to guides commonly used in the field of social sciences. However, always check with your professor first before using a specific style.
Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association by Call Number: Watson Library-Reference (In Library Use Only) BF76.7 .P83 2020ISBN: 9781433832161Publication Date: 2019-10-01
- Chicago Manual of Style 16th EditionThe Chicago NB system is often used in the humanities and provides writers with a system for referencing their sources through footnote or endnote citation in their writing and through bibliography pages.
How to prepare an annotated bibliography?
What is a Literature Review?
A literature review provides an overview of what has been published on a topic by respected scholars and researchers. It includes a critical analysis of the relationship among the publications. It conveys to the reader that you are aware of the research in the field and what its strengths and weaknesses are.
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