Turabian 1987

Turabian 1987

Reference
	Turabian, Kate L. 1987.A manual for writers of term papers, theses, and dissertations. 5th edition. Chicago: University of Chicago Press. 300 pages. 0226816257. Location: Dallas SIL Library 808.042 T929. Interest level: general.

Abstract
	A Manual for writers remains the definitive "how to" guide, designed to help authors take full advantage of current methods, materials, and technologies. Is an indispensable tool for writers of formal papers in all disciplines and at all levels (back cover).

Summary
	Has offered comprehensive and detailed guidance to authors of research papers for over 50 years. Fifth edition (extensively revised and issued in a larger format) retains features that made earlier editions the choice of over 5,000,000 writers and students.
	Based advice and examples of style usage on the 13th edition (1982) of The Chicago manual of style. Has the following new features:
	Provides complete revision of guidelines for the preparation of manuscripts. Focuses on needs of computer users. Gives advice on what to look for in software, hardware, and other equipment. Expands information on the preparation and presentation of tables. Includes updated guide to standard reference styles with a simplified form of parenthetical reference. Gives examples of notes and bibliographical entries with corresponding entries for parenthetical references and reference lists. Provides selected bibliography of style guides recommended for various academic disciplines. Includes extensive new examples throughout the text and a new chapter with 28 annotated sample pages.

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Bibliography module: Turabian 1987
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In modular book: Bibliography (Literacy), by Doris Gallemore, Trudi C. Hunt, Jeanne Swanson, and Stephen L. Walter
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In bookshelf: Literacy

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