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Writing Aids
Once you're done with your research, it's time to write the paper. In terms of writing in general, there are many writing style manuals available in print. Searching the URI Libraries Search under the keywords "style manual" will bring up a myriad of books to help with the mechanics of writing.
The sources listed below will also help you write more effectively and efficiently.
- Citing Correctly and Avoiding PlagiarismGuide on how to ensure that you avoid plagiarism. The tabs also point to guides on the various citing styles. Links to additional sources plagiarism and citing are also included.
- Merriam Webster Online
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Online Merriam-Webster English dictionary and thesaurus, Spanish-English dictionary, and medical dictionary. - Bartlett's Familiar Quotations
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Online version of the 10th edition of Familiar Quotations by John Bartlett, published in 1919. “A collection of passages, phrases, and proverbs traced to their sources in ancient and modern literature.” - Encyclopedia.com
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"Search over 200 individual encyclopedias and reference books from the world's most trusted publishers." Lists over 300,00 entries from the resources of Oxford University Press, Columbia University Press and Cengage Publishing. - Infoplease Almanac
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Almanac with general information on the world, the U.S., sports, people, entertainment, business, society, living, and science & technology. Also includes a dictionary and an encyclopedia.
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D. Mongeau 6/14; 6/15; 9/17; 11/18