Cite Right: A Quick Guide to Citation Styles--MLA, APA, Chicago, the Sciences, Professions, and More (Chicago Guides to Writing, Editing, and Publishing)

In his bestselling guide, Doing Honest Work in College: How to Prepare Citations, Avoid Plagiarism, and Achieve Real Academic Success, veteran teacher Charles Lipson brought welcome clarity to the principles of academic honesty as well as to the often murky issues surrounding plagiarism in the digital age. Thousands of students have turned to Lipson for no-nonsense advice on how to cite sources properly-and avoid plagiarism-when writing their research papers. With his latest book, Cite Right, Lipson once again provides much-needed counsel in a concise and affordable handbook for students and researchers. Building on Doing Honest Work in College, Lipson's new book offers a wealth of information on an even greater range of citation styles and details the intricacies of many additional kinds of sources. Lipson's introductory essay, "Why Cite," explains the reasons it is so important to use citations-and to present them accurately-in research writing. In subsequent chapters, Lipson explains the main citation styles students and researchers are likely to encounter in their academic work: Chicago; MLA; APA; CSE (biological sciences); AMA (medical sciences); ACS (chemistry, mathematics, and computer science); physics, astrophysics, and astronomy; Bluebook and ALWD (law); and AAA (anthropology and ethnography). His discussions of these styles are presented simply and clearly with examples drawn from a wide range of source types crossing all disciplines, from the arts and humanities to science, law, and medicine. Based on deep experience in the academic trenches, Cite Right is an accessible, one-stop resource-a must-have guide for students and researchers alike who need to prepare citations in any of the major disciplines and professional studies

In his bestselling guide, Doing Honest Work in College: How to Prepare Citations, Avoid Plagiarism, and Achieve Real Academic Success, veteran teacher Charles Lipson brought welcome clarity to the principles of academic honesty as well as to the often murky issues surrounding plagiarism in the digital age.  Thousands of students have turned to Lipson for no-nonsense advice on how to cite sources properly—and avoid plagiarism—when writing their research papers. With his latest book, Cite Right, Lipson once again provides much-needed counsel in a concise and affordable handbook for students and researchers. Building on Doing Honest Work in College, Lipson’s new book offers a wealth of information on an even greater range of citation styles and details the intricacies of many additional kinds of sources. 

 

Lipson’s introductory essay, “Why Cite,” explains the reasons it is so important to use citations—and to present them accurately—in research writing.  In subsequent chapters, Lipson explains the main citation styles students and researchers are likely to encounter in their academic work:  Chicago; MLA; APA; CSE (biological sciences); AMA (medical sciences); ACS (chemistry, mathematics, and computer science); physics, astrophysics, and astronomy; Bluebook and ALWD (law); and AAA (anthropology and ethnography). His discussions of these styles are presented simply and clearly with examples drawn from a wide range of source types crossing all disciplines, from the arts and humanities to science, law, and medicine.

 

Based on deep experience in the academic trenches, Cite Right is an accessible, one-stop resource—a must-have guide for students and researchers alike who need to prepare citations in any of the major disciplines and professional studies. 

In his bestselling guide, Doing Honest Work in College: How to Prepare Citations, Avoid Plagiarism, and Achieve Real Academic Success, veteran teacher Charles Lipson brought welcome clarity to the principles of academic honesty as well as to the often murky issues surrounding plagiarism in the digital age. Thousands of students have turned to Lipson for no-nonsense advice on how to cite sources properly - and avoid plagiarism - when writing their research papers. With his latest book, Cite Right, Lipson once again provides much-needed counsel in a concise and affordable handbook for students and researchers. Building on Doing Honest Work in College, Lipson's new book offers a wealth of information on an even greater range of citation styles and details the intricacies of many additional kinds of sources. Lipson's introductory essay, "Why Cite," explains the reasons it is so important to use citations (and to present them accurately) in research writing. In subsequent chapters, Lipson explains the main citation styles students and researchers are likely to encounter in their academic work: Chicago; MLA; APA; CSE (biological sciences); AMA (medical sciences); ACS (chemistry, mathematics, and computer science); physics, astrophysics, and astronomy; Bluebook and ALWD (law); and AAA (anthropology and ethnography). His discussions of these styles are presented simply and clearly with examples drawn from a wide range of source types crossing all disciplines, from the arts and humanities to science, law, and medicine From Publisher Description: In Cite Right, Lipson Explains The Main Citation Styles Students And Researchers Are Likely To Encounter In Their Academic Work: Chicago; Mla; Apa; Cse (biological Sciences); Ama (medical Sciences); Acs (chemistry, Mathematics, And Computer Science); Physics, Astrophysics, And Astronomy; Bluebook And Alwd (law); And Aaa (anthropology And Ethnography). His Discussions Of These Styles Are Presented Simply And Clearly With Examples Drawn From A Wide Range Of Source Types Crossing All Disciplines, From The Arts And Humanities To Science, Law, And Medicine. Based On Deep Experience In The Academic Trenches, Cite Right Is An Accessible, One-stop Resource, A Must-have Guide For Students And Researchers Alike Who Need To Prepare Citations In Any Of The Major Disciplines And Professional Studies. Why Cite? -- The Basics Of Citation -- Chicago (or Turabian) Citations -- Mla Citations For The Humanities -- Apa Citations For The Social Sciences, Education, Engineering, And Business -- Aaa Citations For Anthropology And Ethnography -- Cse Citations For The Biological Sciences -- Ama Citations For The Biomedical Sciences, Medicine, And Nursing -- Acs Citations For Chemistry -- Physics, Astrophysics, And Astronomy Citations -- Mathematics And Computer Science Citations -- Bluebook Legal Citations -- Alwd Legal Citations -- Faqs About All Reference Styles. Charles Lipson. Includes Index. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Thousands of students have turned to veteran teacher Charles Lipson for no-nonsense advice on how to cite sources properly--and avoid plagiarism--when writing their research papers. This new edition of "Cite Right," the popular overview of all major systems of citation, has been updated to reflect the most current versions of Chicago, MLA, APA, and other styles, and to discuss citation methods in the rapidly changing context of the Internet, digital publishing, and e-books. Lipson first explains why it is so important to use citations--and to present them accurately--in research writing. He then outlines the main citation styles students and researchers are likely to encounter in their academic work: Chicago; MLA; APA; AAA (anthropology and ethnography); CSE (biological sciences); AMA (medical sciences); ACS (chemistry); physics, astrophysics, and astronomy;""and mathematics, computer science, and engineering. New sections have been added on IEEE and ASCE styles, often used in engineering. Each style is presented simply and clearly with examples drawn from a wide range of source types crossing all disciplines, from the arts and humanities to the sciences and medicine. 9780226484747 Contents 8 I Citations: An Overview 10 1 Why cite? 12 2 The basics of citation 14 II Citations in Every Format: A Quick Guide 20 3 Chicago (or Turabian) citations 22 4 MLA citations for the humanities 56 5 APA citations for the social sciences, education, engineering, and business 82 6 AAA citations for anthropology and ethnography 100 7 CSE citations for the biological sciences 119 8 AMA citations for the biomedical sciences, medicine, and nursing 131 9 ACS citations for chemistry 136 10 physics, astrophysics, and astronomy citations 142 11 mathematics and computer science citations 148 12 Bluebook legal citations 158 13 ALWD legal citations 172 14 FAQs about all reference styles 188 Index 200