Philosophy Research Guide
Writing Guide

Most disciplines adopt a particular style guide. Style guides usually 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 Philosophy favor the MLA Style Guide  (UM/Reference LB2369  .G53 2003) or the APA Style Guide (UM/Reference BF76.7 .P83 2001)

Grammar and Style

Elements of Style, William Strunk, Jr. . (UM/Reference 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.