The Rowman and Littlefield Guide to Writing with Sources

Overview

The Rowman & Littlefield Guide to Writing with Sources-now in its third edition-offers the most thorough and up-to-date discussion of plagiarism and the proper use of sources available today. Featuring new introductory material that uses current events to highlight the importance of ethics and clarity in writing, this edition also 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 discipline.

This handy guide helps writers answer questions such as: Do I need to acknowledge the source of my information? Should I paraphrase or quote the material? How much can I quote? How should I introduce and present the quoted material? How should I cite electronic and Internet sources?.

About the Author:
James P. Davis is associate professor at Denison University, where he teaches English and cultural studies

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