Editing

  • New Hart’s Rules: The Oxford Style Guide

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    For over a hundred years, Hart’s Rules has been the authority on style, helping writers and editors prepare copy for publication. The latest edition of this guide has been updated for the twenty-first century using the resources of Oxford Languages and with the advice of publishing experts.

    Twenty-one chapters give information on all aspects of writing and of preparing copy for publication, whether in print or electronically. New Hart’s Rules gives guidance on a broad range of topics including publishing terms, layout and headings, how to treat illustrations, hyphenation, punctuation, and bibliographies and notes. All chapters have been revised and updated to reflect current practice (taking into account changes in the world and in the publishing industry over the last eight years), with the help of a team of experts and consultants. Chapters that have been particularly heavily revised include those dealing with the use and presentation of illustrations, with the conventions of scientific publishing, and with the art of indexing. Additionally, an entirely new chapter has been written to explore and summarize the differences between UK and US English.

    The text is designed and organized for maximum accessibility with clearly displayed examples throughout. Authoritative and comprehensive, and endorsed by the Society for Editors and Proofreaders, New Hart’s Rules is the essential desk guide for all writers and editors. Together with the New Oxford Spelling Dictionary and the New Oxford Dictionary for Writers and Editors it forms the complete editorial reference set.

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    £12.70£14.20
  • New Oxford Style Manual: The Wold´s Most Trusted Reference Books

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    The New Oxford Style Manual brings together the new editions of two essential reference works in a single volume. Combining New Hart’s Rules with the New Oxford Dictionary for Writers and Editors, this is the definitive guide to the written word.

    New Hart’s Rules, Oxford’s definite guide to style, gives authoritative and expert advice on how to prepare copy for publication in print and electronically. Topics covered include how to punctuate and hyphenate accurately, capitalization guidelines, structuring text coherently, how to use quotations and citations clearly, how to provide accurate references, UK and US usage, and much more. Recent developments in the publishing industry, such as scientific publishing conventions have been included in the up-to-date second edition.

    These guidelines are complemented by the New Oxford Dictionary for Writers and Editors which features 25,000 A to Z entries giving authoritative advice on those words and names which raise questions time and time again because of spelling, capitalization, hyphenation, or cultural and historical context. Entries give full coverage of recommended spellings, variant forms, confusable words, hyphenation, capitalization, foreign and specialist terms, proper names, and abbreviations. The New Oxford Style Manual also includes superb appendices for quick reference including proofreading marks, countries and currencies, and alphabets.

    Combining these two updated works and drawing on the unrivalled research and expertise of the Oxford Reference and Dictionaries departments, this volume is an essential part of every editor’s and writer’s toolkit.

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    £20.60£23.80
  • Writing a Dissertation For Dummies

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    Producing a dissertation has become a major requirement of most university courses, both undergraduate and Masters. It’s likely to be the largest single piece of work you’ll have to submit – and also the hardest!

    Writing a Dissertation For Dummies walks you through all the practical and theoretical aspects of writing a dissertation to help you produce a first-class work. This guide is ideal for any student in the broad range of the social sciences, from anthropology to law, psychology to media studies. From choosing a topic, to researching the literature, utilising your supervisor, managing your time, and structuring and writing your dissertation, you’ll be able to avoid all the common mistakes and stay on top of your workload throughout the process. You’ll also find tips on the best way to reference your work, and expert advice on presentation and binding. This is a must if you want to maximise your marks on your university dissertation.

    Writing a Dissertation For Dummies covers:

    Part I: What is a Dissertation?
    Chapter 1: So You Have to Write a Dissertation
    Chapter 2: Thinking About a Research Question

    Part II: Getting Set Up for Your Dissertation
    Chapter 3: The Structure of Your Dissertation
    Chapter 4: Getting Started
    Chapter 5: Finalising Your Research Question, Dissertation ‘Type’ And Considering Ethics
    Chapter 6: Reading Efficiently and Taking Useful Notes

    Part III: Getting On With Your Research
    Chapter 7: Researching in Libraries and the Using the Internet
    Chapter 8: Creating Your Own Empirical Data
    Chapter 9: Analysing Data And Drawing Conclusions
    Chapter 10: Staying on Track

    Part IV: Writing and Polishing
    Chapter 11:  Managing Your Argument: ‘Writing Up’ Your Non-Empirical Dissertation
    Chapter 12: Writing Up Your Empirical Dissertation
    Chapter 13: Writing Effectively
    Chapter 14: References, Bibliographies and Appendices
    Chapter 15: Sorting Out The Presentation of Your Dissertation

    Part V: Managing The Overall Experience
    Chapter 16: Your Work Habits
    Chapter 17: Looking After Yourself Physically and Emotionally
    Chapter 18: Ten Common Dissertation Pitfalls to Avoid
    Chapter 19: Ten Essential Tips For Completing Your Dissertation
    Chapter 20: Ten Items For Your Very Final Checklist

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    £12.20£15.20
  • Writing and Drafting in Legal Practice

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    Writing and Drafting in Practice provides an up to date and comprehensive guide to writing and drafting – from the first stages of preparation to the final edit – for anyone starting out on a legal career.

    Unlike an English usage text or style guide or a specialised drafting or precedent book, Writing and Drafting in Practice condenses and combines the main principles, rules, techniques and conventions in one volume for newcomers to legal writing and drafting. It is designed to accompany readers from vocational study through to their qualification as solicitors, as well as throughout the early years of practice.

    Coverage of email and other electronic communications is included, as are a wide range of legal writing formats such as reports and memoranda. Featuring checklists and examples, it can also be used as a reference for suggested approaches to common problems.

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    £27.50
  • Writing Essays For Dummies

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    This straight-talking guide will help you develop your essay-writing skills and achieve higher marks

    Do ever wish that you could write the perfect university essay? Are you left baffled about where to start? This easy-to-use guide walks you through the nuts and bolts of academic writing, helping you develop your essay-writing skills and achieve higher marks. From identifying the essay type and planning a structure, to honing your research skills, managing your time, finding an essay voice, and referencing correctly, Writing Essays For Dummies shows you how to stay on top of each stage of the essay-writing process, to help you produce a well-crafted and confident final document.

    Writing Essays For Dummies covers:

    Part I: Navigating a World of Information 
    Chapter 1: Mapping Your Way: Starting to Write Essays
    Chapter 2: Identifying the essay type

    Part II: Researching, Recording and Reformulating
    Chapter 3: Eyes Down: Academic reading 
    Chapter 4: Researching Online
    Chapter 5: Note-taking and Organising your Material 
    Chapter 6: Avoiding Plagiarism                                                             

    Part III: Putting Pen to Paper  
    Chapter 7: Writing as a process  
    Chapter 8: Getting Going and Keeping Going                                          

    Part IV: Mastering Language and Style     
    Chapter 9: Writing with Confidence
    Chapter 10: Penning the Perfect Paragraph        
    Chapter 11: Finding Your Voice                                                                

    Part V: Tightening Your Structure and Organisation
    Chapter 12: Preparing the Aperitif: The Introduction   
    Chapter 13: Serving the Main Course: The Essay’s Body               
    Chapter 14: Dishing up Dessert: The Conclusion                            
    Chapter 15: Acknowledging Sources of Information                                 

    Part VI: Finishing with a Flourish: The Final Touches
    Chapter 16: It’s all in the detail                              
    Chapter 17: Perfecting Your Presentation           
    Chapter 18: The afterglow                                     

    Part VII: Part of Tens   
    Chapter 19: Ten Tips to Avoid Things Going Wrong   
    Chapter 20: Ten Ways to Make Your Essay Stand Out

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    £9.80£12.30

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