The Rowman & Littlefield Guide to Writing with Sources by James P. Davis (Englis

Description: The Rowman & Littlefield Guide to Writing with Sources by James P. Davis The Rowman & Littlefield Guide to Writing with Sources offers the most thorough and up-to-date discussion of plagiarism and the proper use of sources available today. The new edition incorporates the latest revisions to MLA, CSE, and CMS styles and the lexicon of electronic ma... FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The Rowman & Littlefield Guide to Writing with Sources offers the most thorough and up-to-date discussion of plagiarism and the proper use of sources available today. The new edition incorporates the latest revisions to MLA, CSE, and CMS styles and the lexicon of electronic materials. This succinct and accessible handbook helps writers of all levels to assess, quote, cite, and present information from a variety of sources, including electronic and Internet sources. It features samples, updated throughout, of writing and style sheets, as well as a checklist for quoting and paraphrasing, to help strengthen writing in any field. Author Biography James P. Davis is associate professor at Denison University, where he teaches English and cultural studies. Table of Contents The Challenges of Academic Writing in the Age of MisinformationQuestions of Authorship and AuthorityEvaluating Sources and Entering the DialogDecisions to MakePlagiarismPopular Style ManualsElements Required in a CitationWhen Do You Need to Acknowledge a Source?Material from Classroom DiscussionCommon KnowledgeUsing Textbooks as SourcesUsing Sources in Class PresentationsWhen Should You Paraphrase and When Should You Quote?How Should You Paraphrase Information from a Source?Selecting Information from Your SourceGiving Credit to Your SourceThe Importance of Accuracy in ParaphrasingHow Should You Quote Material from a Source?How Much to QuoteHow to Present a QuotationHow to Show Additions and Deletions in a QuotationWriting about LiteratureHow Should You Punctuate Quotations?Introducing a QuotationEnding a QuotationPresenting Quotations within QuotationsPunctuating TitlesQuoting PoetryQuotation Marks and Other PunctuationHow Should You Select and Cite Electronic and Internet Sources?Source Reliability: A Sample TopicCiting Internet WebsitesOther Electronic SourcesA Further Note about Style ManualsRevision Checklist for Quoting and ParaphrasingAppendix: Internet ResourcesWorks Cited Review Despite its compact size, this volume by Davis (Denison Univ.) offers much information. The first chapter provides an in-depth look at evaluating electronic sources, plagiarism, elements of a citation, and popular style manuals. Chapter 2 discusses various ways one acquires knowledge--from observations, experiences, and class discussions/presentations--and when one needs to credit the source. Other chapters provide guidance in paraphrasing and in citing books, articles, and electronic resources. Also featured is a chapter on how to present quotations and what punctuation to use. The books appendix lists useful websites that will help with both writing skills and citation formats. The real value of this book is evident in its discussion of the selection of materials to use in writing papers, the evaluation of sources selected for the paper (particularly web sources), and the basic process of writing a paper. This is a good, basic guide for beginning writers. Summing Up: Recommended. Lower-level undergraduates and two-year technical program students; general audience. * CHOICE *Academic writing in the Misinformation Age thus presents challenges not previously recognized, and demands extra diligence on the part of authors to find, assess, use and correctly cite sources relevant to their study. The Rowman & Littlefield Guide to Writing with Sources offers a thorough and up-to-date discussion of the proper use of sources. ... This compact book is more than just a style guide on the mechanics of citation. In the selection and evaluation of materials to be used in writing, it includes an appendix of online resources relevant to different disciplines. Style manuals for different disciplines are discussed within the text and also in an additional chapter at the conclusion of the book, examining ways in which manuals reflect the values and methods of enquiry related to the discipline to which a specific manual applies. This is an excellent basic guide for beginning undergraduate students, but it is also a refresher for the more experienced writer, including tips which may have been overlooked or forgotten. . . The comprehensive contents listing makes it easy to locate the various sections. This is an essential addition to any academic library aiming to develop competence in its academic writers. * The Australian Library Journal *This is a useful reference and I especially appreciate the user-friendly organization that will allow writers to easily locate information on quoting and paraphrasing properly. There is much more here than just a style guide. In addition to addressing the mechanics of citation, this book answers questions that beginning writers should be asking, like "when is quoting better than paraphrasing?" and "how trustworthy is this source?" -- Teresa Fishman, Clemson University Long Description The Rowman & Littlefield Guide to Writing with Sources offers the most thorough and up-to-date discussion of plagiarism and the proper use of sources available today. The new edition incorporates the latest revisions to MLA, CSE, and CMS styles and the lexicon of electronic materials. This succinct and accessible handbook helps writers of all levels to assess, quote, cite, and present information from a variety of sources, including electronic and Internet sources. It features samples, updated throughout, of writing and style sheets, as well as a checklist for quoting and paraphrasing, to help strengthen writing in any field. Review Quote This is a useful reference and I especially appreciate the user-friendly organization that will allow writers to easily locate information on quoting and paraphrasing properly. There is much more here than just a style guide. In addition to addressing the mechanics of citation, this book answers questions that beginning writers should be asking, like "when is quoting better than paraphrasing?" and "how trustworthy is this source?" Details ISBN1442205695 Author James P. Davis Pages 96 Publisher Rowman & Littlefield Edition 4th ISBN-10 1442205695 ISBN-13 9781442205697 Format Paperback Place of Publication Lanham, MD Country of Publication United States Birth 1954 DEWEY 808.0042072 Short Title ROWMAN & LITTLEFIELD GT WRI-4E Language English Media Book Illustrations black & white illustrations Imprint Rowman & Littlefield Year 2011 Publication Date 2011-11-17 NZ Release Date 2011-11-17 US Release Date 2011-11-17 UK Release Date 2011-11-17 Edition Description Fourth Edition Audience General AU Release Date 2011-11-16 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:37545531;

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