Business Subject Guide
Style Guides
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MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers.
LB 2369 .G53 2003 (Ref Desk Coll, Educ Ref, VRL Ref)
The most frequently used style guide for writers of term papers and scholarly articles and books in the literary field. Includes sections on citing electronic publications, and provides guidance in footnote and bibliographic conventions, quotations, manuscript submission, thesis and dissertation writing, etc. Intended primarily for high school and undergraduate college students. See our brief guide to the MLA style.
A Manual for Writers:
LB 2369 .T8 2007 (Reference Desk Collection)
A condensed version of The Chicago Manual of Style. There are also handouts for using Turabian and other style guides at the handout rack next to the Central Reference Desk. A brief guide to Turabian's A Manual of Writers of Term Papers is available. More info
Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association 5th Edition: A Brief Guide
A brief overview of how the most commonly used types of references should be cited using the APA (American Psychological Association) bibliographic style. For more complete information, consult the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (BF 76.7.P83 2001); copies are available at all WMU libraries' reference desks.
RefWorks
This citation management software allows you to import citations directly from electronic indexes and create and manage your own bibliographies. Use with word processing software to cite and format references easily in a variety of writing styles. You will have to set up an individualized account the first time you use RefWorks. An excellent tutorial is available in RefWorks under Help. Tutorial
Style Guide For Business and Technical Communication
PE 1115 .F73x 1997 (Reference)
This is written for the businessperson in the workplace. The Guide provides tips for making your message accessible, easy to understand, and relevant. Sections include writing and revising, organization, emphasis, page layout, online documentation, graphics for documents, graphics for presentations, color, charts, maps, and photographs to prepare visually effective documents.
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