Synopses & Reviews
This brief, spiral-bound style manual is designed to help reduce the number of errors made by students in their formal academic writing. The manual is an inexpensive supplement to whatever text is in use for a course. It contains condensed versions of the two most commonly used writing styles (MLA and 2002 APA) and two full text examples written by undergraduate and graduate students. The conventions have been condensed to include only those most commonly needed so that students will find this style guide more accessible and less intimidating.
Synopsis
The ability to communicate effectively, both in speaking and in writing, plays a decisive role in students' academic, professional, and personal lives. The Style Manual for Communication Studies provides formal guidelines drawn from numerous models in communication studies to help students apsire to think, write, and speak academically and to reduce common errors.
About the Author
Scott Titsworth is an Associate Professor and Associate Director for Graduate Studies in the School of Communication Studies at Ohio University. Scott is a co-author of four textbooks and is a nationally respected scholar in the field of instructional communication and communication education. Scott and co-author, Lynn Harter, are married and have one daughter.
Table of Contents
Chapter One: Locating Sources of Communication ResearchScholarly Journals in Communication Using Indexes to Locate Sources in Communication Searching, Surfing, and Browsing: Using Online Resources A Representative List of Scholarly Communication Journals Chapter Two: Choosing Supporting Material WiselyThe Ethical and Pragmatic Necessity of Source EvaluationFive General Guidelines for Evaluating SourcesIs the Supporting Material Clear? Is the Supporting Material Verifiable? Is the Source of the Supporting Material Competent? Is the Source of the Supporting Material Objective? Is the Supporting Material Relevant?Applying Evaluation Guidelines to Internet SourcesFinal Thoughts on Using Supporting Material Wisely Chapter Three: Specialized Writing Assignments Composing a Speech Outline Citing Sources Preparing the Outline Composing an Annotated Bibliography Citing Sources The Abstract Sample Brief Abstract Entry Composing a Research Critique Citing Sources The Critique Composing a Review of Literature Composing a Research Report Chapter Four: A Condensed MLA Style Guide Formatting the Text of Your Paper TypingPaper Margins Line Spacing Title Page Pagination Citing Sources in the Text of Your Paper Citing Sources Obtained Electronically Primary versus Secondary Source Material Citing a Secondary Source in Your Manuscript Index to MLA Works Cited Entries Sample MLA Entries Books Book with One Author Book with Two Authors Book with Three Authors Two or More Books by the Same Author Book with an Editor Book with Two Editors An Edition Other than the FirstA Work in a Book A Translation Articles Article with One Author Article with Two or Three Authors Article with Four or More Authors Article in a Monthly or Bimonthly Periodical Article in a Weekly or Biweekly Periodical Newspapers Signed Article from a Daily NewspaperUnsigned Article from a Daily Newspaper Signed Editorial from a Daily Newspaper Unsigned Editorial from a Daily Newspaper Manuscripts Unpublished Manuscript Unpublished Papers Presented at a Professional MeetingPersonal Interviews Class Lectures Two or More Lectures by the Same Speaker Film Television Program Radio Broadcast Encyclopedia or Dictionary Electronic Sources Internet Sources Electronic Collection Discussion ListElectronic Mail (E-Mail)Article in an Online Publication Online Book Home Page in Support of a CourseHome Page in Support of an Academic DepartmentPreparing the List of Works Cited Chapter Five: A Condensed APA Style Guide Formatting the Text of Your Paper Typing Paper Margins Line Spacing Title Page Pagination Binding Abstracts Citing Sources in the Text of Your Paper Citing Sources Obtained Electronically Primary versus Secondary Source Material Citing a Secondary Source in Your ManuscriptIndex to APA Reference EntriesSample APA EntriesBooks Book with One Author Book with Two Authors Book with Three Authors Two or More Books by the Same Author Book with an Editor Book with Two Editors An Edition Other than the First A Work in a Book A Translation Articles Article with One Author Article with Two Authors Article with Three or More Authors Article in a Monthly or Bimonthly Periodical 54Article in a Weekly or Biweekly Periodical Newspapers Signed Article from a Daily Newspaper Unsigned Article from a Daily Newspaper Signed Editorial from a Daily Newspaper Unsigned Editorial from a Daily Newspaper Manuscript Unpublished Manuscript Unpublished Paper Presented at a Meeting Personal Communication Lecture Film Television Program Radio Broadcast Encyclopedia or Dictionary Electronic Sources Internet Article Based on a Print Source Article in an Internet-Only Journal or Periodical Multipage Document Created by Private Organization, No DateStand-Alone Document, No Author Identified, No DateE-Mail Electronic Copy of an Article or Abstract Retrieved from a DatabaseOnline Discussion Groups, and Electronic Mailing ListsPreparing the List of References Appendix A: Model Paper Following MLA Guidelines Appendix B: Model Paper Following APA Guidelines Appendix C: Model Annotated Bibliography in APA StyleAppendix D: Model Journal Critique in APA Style Appendix E: Model Research Report in APA Style Appendix F: Model Speaking Preparation Outline Following APA Guidelines Appendix G: Model Speaking Preparation Outline Following MLA Guidelines Appendix H: Student Exercises