Midlands State University Library

Rules of thumb : (Record no. 165743)

MARC details
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003 - CONTROL NUMBER IDENTIFIER
control field ZW-GwMSU
005 - DATE AND TIME OF LATEST TRANSACTION
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020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER
International Standard Book Number 9780072839951
040 ## - CATALOGING SOURCE
Language of cataloging English
Transcribing agency MSULIB
Description conventions rda
050 00 - LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CALL NUMBER
Classification number PE1408 SIL
100 1# - MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME
Personal name Silverman, Jay
Relator term author
245 10 - TITLE STATEMENT
Title Rules of thumb :
Remainder of title a guide for writers /
Statement of responsibility, etc created by Jay Silverman, Elaine Hughes and Diana Roberts Wienbroer.
250 ## - EDITION STATEMENT
Edition statement Fifth edition
264 #1 - PRODUCTION, PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, MANUFACTURE, AND COPYRIGHT NOTICE
Name of producer, publisher, distributor, manufacturer McGraw-Hill,
Date of production, publication, distribution, manufacture, or copyright notice 2002
300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Extent xi, 180 pages :
Dimensions 24 cm
336 ## - CONTENT TYPE
Source rdacontent
content type term text
337 ## - MEDIA TYPE
source rdamedia
media type term unmediated
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338 ## - CARRIER TYPE
source rdacarrier
carrier type term volume
carrier type code nc
504 ## - BIBLIOGRAPHY, ETC. NOTE
Bibliography, etc Includes index
505 ## - FORMATTED CONTENTS NOTE
Formatted contents note Acknowledgments How to Use Rules of Thumb New to the Fifth Edition of Rules of Thumb Part One: Correctness A Word about Correctness Confusing Words One Word or Two? Spelling Capitalization Abbreviations and Numbers Apostrophes Consistent Pronouns Correct Pronouns Vague Pronouns Recognizing Complete Sentences Run-On Sentences and Sentence Fragments Commas Semicolons Colons Dashes and Parentheses Quotation Marks Underlines Shifting Verb Tenses Verb Agreement Word Endings: s and ed Tangled Sentences Part Two: Putting a Paper Together What to do When You're Stuck Addressing Your Audience Writing in Class Finding an Organzation for Your Essay Introductions Paragraphs-Long and Short Transitions Conclusions How to Make a Paper Longer(and When to Make it Shorter) How to Work on a Second Draft Proofreading Tips Format of College Papers Part Three: The Research Paper How to Start a Research Project Three Essential Research Skills Feature: When You Find Too Many or Too Few Sources Getting Information at the Library Getting Information Online Feature: Sizing Up a Website Writing the Research Paper Writing about Literature Plagirism (Cheating) Documentation: The MLA Style Documentation: The APA Style Documentation: The Chicago Style(Footnotes) Part Four: Growing as a Writer Keeping a Journal Adding Details Recognizing Cliches Eliminating Offensive Language Trimming Wordiness Using Strong Verbs Varying Your Sentences Finding Your Voice
520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC.
Summary, etc Offers advice on the writing and research process, as well as specific guidance on punctuation, mechanics, usage, and a variety of common assignments.
650 #0 - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM
Topical term or geographic name as entry element Handbooks and manuals
650 #0 - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM
Topical term or geographic name as entry element Report writing
650 #0 - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM
Topical term or geographic name as entry element English language
General subdivision Grammar
700 1# - ADDED ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME
Personal name Hughes, Elaine
Relator term author
700 1# - ADDED ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME
Personal name Wienbrer, Diana Roberts
Relator term author
942 ## - ADDED ENTRY ELEMENTS (KOHA)
Source of classification or shelving scheme Library of Congress Classification
Koha item type Book
Holdings
Withdrawn status Lost status Source of classification or shelving scheme Damaged status Not for loan Home library Current library Shelving location Date acquired Source of acquisition Total Checkouts Full call number Barcode Date last seen Copy number Cost, replacement price Price effective from Koha item type
    Library of Congress Classification     Zvishavane Archives Zvishavane Archives Zvishavane Archives 13/02/2023 World Vision   PE1408 SIL BK148922 29/05/2024 161098 5.00 29/05/2024 Archive
    Library of Congress Classification     Zvishavane Archives Zvishavane Archives Zvishavane Archives 18/12/2023 World Vision   PE1408 SIL BK148944 29/05/2024 161044 5.00 29/05/2024 Archive
    Library of Congress Classification     Zvishavane Archives Zvishavane Archives Zvishavane Archives 18/12/2023 World Vision   PE1408 SIL BK148907 29/05/2024 161043 5.00 29/05/2024 Archive