APA DOCUMENTATION FORM

CHAPTER SUMMARY

APA documentation format is similar to MLA format in two ways: both require (1) parenthetical citations within the text and (2) a final listing of all references cited in the paper.But in cosial csencies, the date of publication is often much more crutial than it is in the humanities, so the date is highlighted in in- text citations.

Chapter 33 MLA Documentation Form

Chapter Summary

To borrow ideas while avoiding plagiarism, you must not only mention the sources you borrow from but also document them completely and accurately. You must follow to the last dot the documentation conventions for paper written in your general subject area.

CW Chapter 27 Writing for the web map and summary

Summary

Writing for E- Mail, List Servers, and Message Boards
List servers provide the means to quickly send messages to a group of subscribers.Message board allow for the message posting to a Web page where any visitor can read and respond to it. Despite the immediacy of these systems, it still takes time to write a clear, effective message in the first place. Consider the guidelines below as you write.

Creating Web Pages and Web Sites
A web page is a single document on the Web. A web site is a collection of linked pages. Anyone with access to the Web can create and publish a Web page or Web site- all you need is a host and some content.

CB Chapter 26 Writing for the Workplace map and summary

Summary

Nothing does more to help you make good impression than writing well.
1. Writing the business letter; Business letters do many things- for example, share ideas, promote products, or ask for help. Putting a message in writing gives you time to think about, organize, and edit what you want to say.

Chapter 25 Academic essay map and summary

Summary

Make sure you are ready for the test both mentally and physically.
Listen to or carefully read the instructions.
Begin the test immediately and watch the time.
Read all the essay questions carefully.
Ask the instructor for clarification.
Rephrase each question into a controlling idea for your essay
Think before you write.
Use a logical pattern of organization and a strong topic sentence for each paragraph.
Write correctly
Be efficient.
Keep your test paper neat and use reasonable margins.
Revise and proofread.

Chapter 24 Writing about literature and the arts

Summary
Your goal is to experience an artwork or performance, understand its elements, and then write an essay analysing the work and perhaps evaluting it.
Read the poem, view the film or painting, or listening to concert more than once, if necessary on tape. Be sure you understand what the artist/writer is trying to do, noting specific choices and their effacts.
In works of fiction, for example, consider issue of point of view, plot, character, setting, and theme.If this work of art reminds you of some other piece, review the second work and note similarities and differences.If others have written about this work of art, do not read what they wrote until you have experienced the work yourself and developed your own insights and opinions.

Chapter 24 Writing about literature and the arts