Sources in Beardslee Library

Research and Writing

• The Elements of Style (R 808 S927 1959) Classic work on improving your writing
• A Handbook for Scholars (R 808.042 V259 1979)
• An Introduction to Theological Research (R 230.072 B234 2000) Detailed list of theological reference works and how to use them
• The Rowman & Littlefield Guide to Writing with Sources (R 808.2 D262 2007) Advice on avoiding plagiarism, quoting, and paraphrasing
• The Seminary Student Writes (R 808.2 C797) Practical advice on writing seminary research papers
• The Survivors Guide to Library Research (R 020.72 B136)

Style Manuals

• The Chicago Manual of Style (R 808.20 U58 1982) The basis for Turabian's Manual
• MLA Style Manual (R 808.02 A179)
• SBL Handbook of Style (R 808.02 S276)

Internet Resources

Online Dictionaries and Encyclopedias

• Oxford Reference Collection

Resources for the Writing Process

• Nuts and Bolts of College Writing (Wabash College -- excellent resource for advice on the entire writing process, includes links to online style manuals)
• The Armchair Grammarian ("Nearly everything you wanted to know about grammar")
• Citing Electronic Resources (Provides links to various style manuals showing the proper form for citing electronic resources such as websites and email messages)
• Chicago Manual of Style, 15th Edition (Chicago Manual of Style, 15th Edition)
• Advice on Academic Writing (University of Toronto -- advice for the entire writing process, includes a special section for writers of English as a second language)

Improving Reading and Learning Skills

• Literacy and Sound Learning: Strategies for Thoughtful Reading (Minnesota Public Radio -- Provides strategies to build thoughtful, proficient reading skills)
• Foundation for Critical Thinking (Offers lessons on 'How to Study and Learn' and on 'The Art of Close Reading')