Sciences, Engineering, and Mathematics 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)

Scientists, engineers, and mathematicians often follow the style of a particular journal for which they are writing. Consult the Instructions to Authors section in the particular journal. Or ask your professor to recommend a desired style.

For other help: Using Citation Styles.

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.

Writing Guides

How to Write & Publish a Scientific Paper, 5th edition, Robert A. Day (Sci Ref T 11 .D33 1998)
Basic guide to getting published.

Mathematics into Type, Updated edition, Ellen Swanson. (Sci Ref T 11 .S77 1999)
Explains mathematics writing conventions.

Science & Technical Writing: a Manual of Style, 2nd edition, Philip Rubens. (Sci Ref T 11 .S378 2001)
Beginner's guide to scientific writing.

Writer's Handbook for Engineering Technicians and Technologists, David Rigby. (Sci Ref PE 1475. R56 2001)
For practicing or soon-to-be engineers.

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