Writing Guide

Reference Books

The following is a sample of reference materials held in Anselmo Library's Reference Collection. Use these books to assist you in your writing. Remember reference materials cannot be taken from the library.

Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 5th ed.
REF BF76.7.P83 2001

10,000 Ideas for Term Papers, Projects, Reports, and Speeches
REF LB1047.3.L35 1998

Don't Panic: The Procrastinator's Guide to Writing an Effective Term Paper
REF LB1047.3.P67 1996

Open Handbook
REF LB1047.3.R34 2007

What Can I Write About?
REF LB1631.P66 2002

MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers
REF LB2369.G53 1999

A Manual for Writers of Term Papers, Theses, and Dissertations
REF LB2369.T8 1987

Oxford Companion to the English Language
REF PE31.O84 1992

The Little, Brown Compact Handbook
REF PE1112.A23 2004

The Little, Brown Essential Handbook for Writers
REF PE1112.A24 2003

The Brief English Handbook
REF PE1112.D67 1994

Keys for Writers
REF PE1408.R16 2005

Universal Keys for Writers
REF PE1408.R163 2004

Oxford English Dictionary
REF PE1625.N53 1971b

Webster's Standard American Style Manual
REF PN147.W36 1985

Journals in Print

The following is a list of writing journals held at Quincy College Anselmo Library. Please check the Online Catalog for holdings. Journals cannot be checked out; copy machines are available.

Journal of Basic Writing
Writing Lab Newsletter

Websites

A+ Research & Writing
The Internet Public Library site provides college students with a step-by-step guide to researching and writing a paper.

Guide to Grammar and Writing
This comprehensive website provides tips and examples on all aspects of grammar, writing paragraphs, and different types of essays. Created by Professor of English Charles Darling at Capital Community College.

Avoiding Plagiarism
This handout created by Purdue University's Online Writing Center explains what plagiarism is and how you can avoid it.