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Classics Research Guide
Writing Guide

Most disciplines adopt a particular style guide. Style guides can include information on formatting papers and articles for academic purposes or publication, citation style, grammar, spelling, capitalization, and other writing preferences.

Citation Style(s)

Scholars in classics favor the Chicago Manual of Style (Ref. Desk Z253 .U69 2003) or MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers, 6th edition (Ref. LB 2369 .G53 2003)

RefWorks
Manages unlimited citations and formats bibliographies. Available off campus to UMass Amherst students, faculty, staff, and affiliates with an OIT account; enter your OIT username and password when prompted.

Grammar and Style

Elements of Style, William Strunk, Jr.. (Ref. PE 1408 .S772 2000)
Succinctly explains basic rules on writing style, form, composition, capitalization, spelling, and grammar.

Online English Grammar, Anthony Hughes.
Provides many details of English grammar.

Oxford Reference Online
Contains a large collection of English language reference tools covering usage, style, grammar, language, and etymology.

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