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Index UMD Library On-Line Writing Labs and Assistance 8.14 Citing Electronic or Internet Resource APA Bibliographic Format (PowerPoint) (To Search: Try Ctrl-F) Introduction and References For Multilingual Writers -- The New St. Martin's HandbooK 1.00 Problem (Topic) Selection 2.00 Problem Statement (Preliminary Outline) 3.00 Collecting Material 3.01 In the Library On-line Library Catalog Go To Information About UMD Library Homepage Electronic Resources (Notes) Indexes (Notes) Periodicals (Notes) Reference (Notes) Government Library Catalog News Web Resources Other Libraries Hours, Staff, Maps Research Guides (Pathfinders and Bibliographies) Services and Forms Library Catalog Frequently Asked Questions Collections (Notes) General Indexes (Notes) Periodicals (Notes) Reference (Notes) Interlibrary Loan (Notes) What's New 3.02 Bibliography/Bibliography Cards 3.03 Notes/Note Cards 4.00 Literature Review and Note Taking 4.01 Basic Reference Sources 4.02 General Journals 4.03 Anthropology/Archaeology 4.04 Criminal Justice 4.05 Geography 4.06 Sociology 4.07 Non-Print Media 4.08 Humanities 4.09 Classics 4.10 American Studies 4.11 WorldWide Web Sites 5.00 Evaluation/Selection of Materials 6.00 Writing the Outline and Headings for Your Paper 6.01 Recommended Outline 6.02 Seriation within a Paragraph or Sentence 7.00 Writing the Paper 7.01 Introduction to Paper 7.02 Body of Paper 7.03 Conclusion(s) 7.04 List of References ("bibliography") 7.05 Abstract 7.06 Appendix 7.07 Helpful Hints Write to a Specific Audience Organize Your Paper Define Terms and Explain Concepts Use Examples Interpret Examples and Data Add Figures and Illustrations Interpret Quotations Avoid Generalizations Avoid Value-Laden Words Avoid "to be" Verbs Use Active Voice and Action Verbs Use Concrete Words Avoid Slang and Jargon Speak Directly to the Subject Use Appropriate Transitions Omit Needless Words Use Parallel Construction Briefly Present Opposing Views Include Personal Experiences Emphasize Your Own Ideas Use Nonsexist Language Revise Paper Carefully 8.00 Some Matters of Style (punctuation, mechanics spelling/diction, documentation) 8.01 Punctuation 8.02 Numbers 8.03 Spelling 8.04 Capitalization 8.05 Italics 8.06 Cited Titles 8.07 Quotations 8.08 APA In-text Citations 8.09 In-text Rules and Examples 8.10 References: Books, Manuscripts, Reports 8.11 References: Articles and Short Works 8.12 References: Reviews and Notes 8.13 References: Non-Print Media, Lectures, Personal Communications, and Legal Materials 8.14 Citing Electronic or Internet Resource 8.15 Order of References 9.00 Preparing the Final Draft 9.01 Title Page 9.02 Short Title 9.03 Margins 9.04 Spacing and Indentation 9.05 Page Numbers 9.06 Content Notes 9.07 Tables, Figures, Illustrations, Diagrams 9.08 Order of Paper's Parts 10.00 Proofreading 11.00 Symbols/Abbreviations for Revision 12.00 Criteria for Assessing Quality of Papers 12.01 Statement of Problem 12.02 Description of Method 12.03 Presentation of Results 12.04 Interpretation 13.00 Writing Assistance 14.00 Sample First Page of Text 15.00 Sample (Content) Endnotes ("Footnotes") 16.00 Sample Research Papers American Studies Anthropology Classics Criminology Humanities Sociology 17.00 Appendix A: Library Materials 17.01 Dewey and Library of Congress Outlines 17.02 Library of Congress Subject Headings -- not operative 17.03 Examples of Periodical Index Entries -- not operative 17.04 The New York Times Index Sample Entry -- not operative 17.05 Sociological Abstracts Example -- not operative 18.00 Writing Guide Acknowledgements This guide presents a brief and selective treatment of the subject. For more detailed information please see a writing handbook such as The New St. Martin's Handbook, by Andrea Lunsford and Robert Connors (New York: St. Martin's, 1999). FastCounter by LinkExchange Extended Search Links top of page
Index UMD Library On-Line Writing Labs and Assistance 8.14 Citing Electronic or Internet Resource APA Bibliographic Format (PowerPoint)
8.14 Citing Electronic or Internet Resource
Introduction and References For Multilingual Writers -- The New St. Martin's HandbooK
1.00 Problem (Topic) Selection
2.00 Problem Statement (Preliminary Outline)
3.00 Collecting Material 3.01 In the Library On-line Library Catalog Go To Information About UMD Library Homepage Electronic Resources (Notes) Indexes (Notes) Periodicals (Notes) Reference (Notes) Government Library Catalog News Web Resources Other Libraries Hours, Staff, Maps Research Guides (Pathfinders and Bibliographies) Services and Forms Library Catalog Frequently Asked Questions Collections (Notes) General Indexes (Notes) Periodicals (Notes) Reference (Notes) Interlibrary Loan (Notes) What's New 3.02 Bibliography/Bibliography Cards 3.03 Notes/Note Cards 4.00 Literature Review and Note Taking 4.01 Basic Reference Sources 4.02 General Journals 4.03 Anthropology/Archaeology 4.04 Criminal Justice 4.05 Geography 4.06 Sociology 4.07 Non-Print Media 4.08 Humanities 4.09 Classics 4.10 American Studies 4.11 WorldWide Web Sites 5.00 Evaluation/Selection of Materials 6.00 Writing the Outline and Headings for Your Paper 6.01 Recommended Outline 6.02 Seriation within a Paragraph or Sentence 7.00 Writing the Paper 7.01 Introduction to Paper 7.02 Body of Paper 7.03 Conclusion(s) 7.04 List of References ("bibliography") 7.05 Abstract 7.06 Appendix 7.07 Helpful Hints Write to a Specific Audience Organize Your Paper Define Terms and Explain Concepts Use Examples Interpret Examples and Data Add Figures and Illustrations Interpret Quotations Avoid Generalizations Avoid Value-Laden Words Avoid "to be" Verbs Use Active Voice and Action Verbs Use Concrete Words Avoid Slang and Jargon Speak Directly to the Subject Use Appropriate Transitions Omit Needless Words Use Parallel Construction Briefly Present Opposing Views Include Personal Experiences Emphasize Your Own Ideas Use Nonsexist Language Revise Paper Carefully 8.00 Some Matters of Style (punctuation, mechanics spelling/diction, documentation) 8.01 Punctuation 8.02 Numbers 8.03 Spelling 8.04 Capitalization 8.05 Italics 8.06 Cited Titles 8.07 Quotations 8.08 APA In-text Citations 8.09 In-text Rules and Examples 8.10 References: Books, Manuscripts, Reports 8.11 References: Articles and Short Works 8.12 References: Reviews and Notes 8.13 References: Non-Print Media, Lectures, Personal Communications, and Legal Materials 8.14 Citing Electronic or Internet Resource 8.15 Order of References 9.00 Preparing the Final Draft 9.01 Title Page 9.02 Short Title 9.03 Margins 9.04 Spacing and Indentation 9.05 Page Numbers 9.06 Content Notes 9.07 Tables, Figures, Illustrations, Diagrams 9.08 Order of Paper's Parts 10.00 Proofreading 11.00 Symbols/Abbreviations for Revision 12.00 Criteria for Assessing Quality of Papers 12.01 Statement of Problem 12.02 Description of Method 12.03 Presentation of Results 12.04 Interpretation 13.00 Writing Assistance 14.00 Sample First Page of Text 15.00 Sample (Content) Endnotes ("Footnotes") 16.00 Sample Research Papers American Studies Anthropology Classics Criminology Humanities Sociology 17.00 Appendix A: Library Materials 17.01 Dewey and Library of Congress Outlines 17.02 Library of Congress Subject Headings -- not operative 17.03 Examples of Periodical Index Entries -- not operative 17.04 The New York Times Index Sample Entry -- not operative 17.05 Sociological Abstracts Example -- not operative 18.00 Writing Guide Acknowledgements This guide presents a brief and selective treatment of the subject. For more detailed information please see a writing handbook such as The New St. Martin's Handbook, by Andrea Lunsford and Robert Connors (New York: St. Martin's, 1999). FastCounter by LinkExchange Extended Search Links top of page
4.00 Literature Review and Note Taking
5.00 Evaluation/Selection of Materials
6.00 Writing the Outline and Headings for Your Paper
7.00 Writing the Paper
8.00 Some Matters of Style
(punctuation, mechanics spelling/diction, documentation)
9.00 Preparing the Final Draft
10.00 Proofreading
11.00 Symbols/Abbreviations for Revision
12.00 Criteria for Assessing Quality of Papers
13.00 Writing Assistance
14.00 Sample First Page of Text
15.00 Sample (Content) Endnotes ("Footnotes")
16.00 Sample Research Papers
17.00 Appendix A: Library Materials
18.00 Writing Guide Acknowledgements
This guide presents a brief and selective treatment of the subject. For more detailed information please see a writing handbook such as The New St. Martin's Handbook, by Andrea Lunsford and Robert Connors (New York: St. Martin's, 1999).
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