Grammar, Writing, and Citation Resources

The Department of Criminal Justice recommends the following resources for undergraduate and graduate students who need assistance with grammar and/or writing. While the books and websites listed cannot substitute for working on your writing with your professors or visiting the Writing Center, they are good resources to consult when working on your papers. The Writing Center provides one on one tutoring appointments, workshops, and presentations. Wayne State Universitys Writing Center !"#$ %ndergraduate &ibrary "#" '(( !'))

Recommended Texts
Style Manuals American Psychological Association (2001). Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (5th ed.). Washington !.C." American Psychological Association. The Chicago Manual of Style (15th ed.). Chicago" University o# Chicago Press 200$. %he WSU &i'rary (rovides val)a'le hel( #or *riters. Access &i'rary +e#erence %ools on the &i'rary home(age #or in#ormation on citation and com(osition. General Handbooks and Guides ,ec-er .. S. (1/01). Writing for Social Scientists: How to Start and Finish Your Thesis !oo" or Article# Chicago" University o# Chicago Press. .)lt C. A. 2 .)c-in %. 3. (2005). The $ew Century Handboo" ($rd ed.). U((er Saddle +iver 34" &ongman. Str)n- W. 2 White 5. ,. (2000). The %lements of Style. U((er Saddle +iver 34" &ongman. Criminal Justice Handbooks and Guides 6alvan 4. &. (2001). Writing &iterature 'e(iews: A )uide for Students of the Social and !eha(ioral Sciences ($rd. ed.). 6lendale CA" Pyrc7a- P)'lishing. .arris +. A. (200$). Writing with Clarity and Style: A )uide to 'hetorical *e(ices for Contem+orary Writers. &os Angeles" Pyrc7a- P)'lishing. 4ohnson W. A. +ettig +. P. Scott 6. 8. 2 6arrison S. 8. (2005). The Criminal ,ustice Student Writer-s Manual ($rd ed.). U((er Saddle +iver 34" Pearson. 8cShane 8. !. 2 Williams 9. P. (2000). A Thesis 'esource )uide for Criminology and Criminal ,ustice. U((er Saddle +iver 34" Pearson.

Internet Writing Centers

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