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Books About Writing & Research

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Annotated Bibliographies

• Annotated Bibliographies  (OWL Purdue University)
  • Provides an overview of annotated bibliographies as well as sample annotations in APA, Chicago, and MLA styles
• How to Write an Annotated Bibliography  (Simon Fraser University Libraries)
  • Includes examples of annotated bibliographies in APA and MLA style
• DEAD How to Write Annotated Bibliographies  (Memorial University Libraries)
  • A brief guides that includes samples of informative/descriptive annotations and critical annotations
• Writing an Annotated Bibliography  (Saint Mary's University Library)
  • Explains the purpose of annotated bibliographies, audience and length, and provides examples of descriptive and critical annotations

Case Writing

• LOGIN Case Writing Guide
  • By Prof. K. Thomas Chandy, School of Management Binghamton University, an excellent, detailed guide
• Case Writing Guide  (Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence, Penn State)
• Writing a Case Study  (Student Academic Success, Monash University)

Executive Summaries

• Executive Summaries  (Justice Institute of British Columbia)
• How to Write an Executive Summary  (Harvard Kennedy School Communications Program)

Academic Reviews

Book Reviews, Journal Article Critiques, Video reviews, etc.)

• How to Write Academic Reviews  (Trent University)
• How to Write Critical Reviews  (Writing Center, University of Wisconsin - Madison)
• Writing a Book Review  (OWL Purdue University)

Essays

• Strategies for Essay Writing  (Harvard College Writing Center, Harvard University)
• How to Write an Essay  (Trent University)

Literature Reviews

• The Literature Review: A Few Tips on Conducting It  (University of Toronto Writing Advice)
• Writing a Literature Review  (OWL Purdue University)

Grammar & Style Resources 

• NO UPDATE SINCE 2011 - OTHER OPTIONS?? Guide to Grammar and Style (Jack Lynch, Rutgers University)
  • Quick, easy-to-understand guide to grammar, usage, and style
• Grammar  (OWL Purdue University)
• Style and Grammar Guidelines  (American Psychological Association)
• Write Clearly: Grammar  (University of Guelph Library)

Research Posters

• Research Posters  (OWL Purdue University)

Writing Centre

Tutors at the Writing Centre, part of MtA's Academic Supports , are available to help with writing in all subject areas and at all stages of the writing process

• Essays, lap reports, class presentations, academic writing skills
• Cover letters, scholarship applications, etc.
• Citation styles

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 R.P. Bell Library rm. M16 - Academic Support Help Hub

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