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. This succinct and accessible guide helps writers to assess, quote, cite, and present information from a variety of types of sources, including electronic and Internet sources. It features samples of writing and style sheets, as well as a checklist for quoting and paraphrasing, to help strengthen writing in any discipline. This second edition also incorporates the latest updates to MLA, CSE, and CMS styles.

The Rowman & Littlefield Guide helps writers answer questions such
—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 material?
—How should I cite electronic and Internet sources?

Genres: Reference, Nonfiction

64 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1955

Reviews

[Noorali Habib · Rating 4 out of 5]

I did not read the entire book but I was interested in the question of quoting and how much. It is an adequate reference for beginners. I need more advanced books, but importantly I need to practice these skills. Soon hopefully.

[Mary · Rating 4 out of 5]

No explanation needed.