Proper citing is important
Citing the sources used in your work is important for two reasons:
- A citation lets your readers know the original source of the material and avoids misrepresenting it as your own.
- A citation allows your readers to find the original source if they want to consult it for additional information.
- ACS Style Quick Guide - Open Access chapterProvides citation style examples for different source types (journals, books, websites, etc.). Chapter is from the ACS Guide to Scholarly Communication which is available to ACS members and to organizational subscribers.
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Third Edition - provides insight on ethics in scientific communication, the editorial process, copyright, conventions in chemistry, grammar, punctuation, spelling, and writing style for any STM author, reviewer, or editor. Definitive source for all information needed to write, review, submit, and edit scholarly and scientific manuscripts.
Call Number: Print and eBook version availableISBN: 9780841239999Publication Date: 2006-07-20
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Provides authoritative recommendations on writing style and citation. Developed by the Council of Science Editors (CSE), this indispensable guide encompasses all areas of the sciences.
Call Number: T11 .S386 2014ISBN: 9780226116495Publication Date: 2014-05-07
