A Manual for Writers of Term Papers, Theses, and Dissertations, 6th Edition (Chicago Guides to Writing, Editing, and Publishing)

For close to sixty years Kate L. Turabian's Manual for Writers has offered comprehensive and detailed guidance to authors of research papers—term papers, theses, and dissertations. Now the editors of The Chicago Manual of Style have revised Turabian's Manual to bring the details of style into conformity with the fourteenth edition of The Chicago Manual . This new edition of Turabian also reflects the way students work today, taking into account the role of personal computers in the preparation and presentation of their papers. The familiar organization of this popular book remains largely unchanged. Chapter 1 describes the parts of a long formal paper. Chapters 2-5 introduce the mechanics of writing style, from abbreviations to quotations. Chapters 6 and 7 show how to prepare and refer to tables and illustrations. The section on documentation, chapters 8-12, describes two of the most commonly used systems of citation; these chapters provide many examples including guidance on how to cite electronic documents. Chapter 13, on manuscript preparation, shows how to take advantage of word processing software to present the elements of a paper clearly and effectively. Chapter 14 offers more than two dozen sample pages illustrating ways of formatting some of the complex features found in many research papers. Authoritative, comprehensive, easy to use, and filled with good sense, this new edition will be the standard for yet another generation of students and their teachers. Kate Turabian (1893-1987) was dissertation secretary at the University of Chicago from 1930 to 1958. This manual and her Student's Guide for Writing College Papers made her name so well known that she has become "part of the folklore of American higher education" ( Quill and Scroll ). The fifth extensively revised edition of Kate Turabian's guide for writers of term papers, theses, and dissertations, now including a chapter on computer usage, a bibliography of style guides and more. Illustrated. For Nearly Sixty Years Kate L. Turabian's Manual For Writers Has Offered Comprehensive And Detailed Guidance To Writers Of Research Papers--term Papers, Theses, And Dissertations. Now The Editors Of The Chicago Manual Of Style Have Revised Turabian's Manual To Bring The Details Of Style Into Conformity With The Fourteenth Edition Of The Chicago Manual. This New Edition Of 'turabian' Reflects The Way Students Work Today, Taking Into Account The Role Of Personal Computers In The Preparation And Presentation Of Their Papers. This New Edition Includes Information On The Components Of A Long Formal Paper; The Mechanics Of Writing Style, From Abbreviations To Quotations; How To Prepare And Refer To Tables And Illustrations; The Most Commonly Used Systems Of Citation, Including How To Cite Electronic Documents; Manuscript Preparation And Hints On Word Processing Software; Formatting Some Of The Complex Features Found In Many Research Papers, Including Over Two Dozen Sample Pages--provided By Publisher. Ch.1. Parts Of The Paper -- Ch.2. Abbreviations And Numbers -- Ch. 3. Spelling And Punctuation -- Ch. 4. Capitalization, Italics, And Quotations Marks -- Ch. 5. Quotations -- Ch. 6. Tables -- Ch. 7. Illustrations -- Ch. 8. Notes -- Ch. 9. Bibliographies -- Ch. 10. Parenthetical References And Reference Lists -- Ch. 11. Comparing The Two Documentation Systems -- Ch. 12. Public Documents -- Ch. 13. Preparing The Manuscript -- Ch. 14. Formats And Sample Layouts. Kate L. Turabian. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 283-286) And Index. For nearly sixty years Kate L. Turabian's Manual for Writers has offered comprehensive and detailed guidance to writers of research papers - term papers, theses, and dissertations. Now the editors of The Chicago Manual of Style have revised Turabian's Manual to bring the details of style into conformity with the fourteenth edition of the Chicago Manual. This new edition of "Turabian" reflects the way students work today, taking into account the role of personal computers in the preparation and presentation of their papers. This new edition includes information on the components of a long formal paper; the mechanics of writing style, from abbreviations to quotations; how to prepare and refer to tables and illustrations; the most commonly used systems of citation, including how to cite electronic documents; manuscript preparation and hints on word processing software; and formatting some of the complex features found in many research papers, including over two dozen sample pages. This sixth edition includes information on: - the components of a long formal paper - the mechanics of writing style, from abbreviations to quotations - how to prepare and refer to tables and illustrations - the most commonly used systems of citation, including how to cite electronic documents - manuscript preparation and hints on word processing software - formatting some of the complex features found in many research papers, including over two dozen sample pages Offering detailed guidance to authors of research papers - term papers, theses and dissertations, this work reflects the way students work today, taking into account the role of personal computers in the preparation and presentation of their papers. Excerpt from Preface: "This Manual for Writers of Term Papers, Theses, and Dissertations, is designed as a guide to suitable style in the typewritten presentation of formal papers both in scientific and in nonscientific fields."