Grammar, Writing, and Bibliographic Guides

Citation Style Guides

• Citation Resources
  Developed by the Office of Information and Library Services staff, this guide gives examples of how to cite Internet resources, including articles from proprietary library databases using MLA and APA style guidelines.
  
  
• Electronic Reference Formats Recommended by the American Psychological Association
  
  
• MLA Style - Frequently Asked Questions

Grammar and Writing Guides

• Elements of Style by William Strunk
  This guide covers some basic rules of English grammar and usage.
• Online English Grammar
  This helpful site includes forms and functions of adjectives, adverbs, nouns, possessives, pronouns, and verbs.
• Purdue University Writing Lab: Resources for Writers
  This site, maintained at Purdue University, covers general writing concerns as well as business and professional writing tips.
• UMUC Effective Writing Center
  The Student Resources section includes:
  
  
  • Writing a Research Report
  • Managing Research Materials
  • Documentation Guides
  • Citing Web Materials

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