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Book SynopsisThe New Oxford Style Manual brings together the new editions of two essential reference works in a single volume. Combining New Hart''s Rules with the New Oxford Dictionary for Writers and Editors, this is the definitive guide to the written word.New Hart''s Rules, Oxford''s definite guide to style, gives authoritative and expert advice on how to prepare copy for publication in print and electronically. Topics covered include how to punctuate and hyphenate accurately, capitalization guidelines, structuring text coherently, how to use quotations and citations clearly, how to provide accurate references, UK and US usage, and much more. Recent developments in the publishing industry, such as scientific publishing conventions have been included in the up-to-date second edition.These guidelines are complemented by the New Oxford Dictionary for Writers and Editors which features 25,000 A to Z entries giving authoritative advice on those words and names which raise questions time and time aga
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Table of ContentsNEW HARTS RULES; NEW OXFORD DICTIONARY FOR WRITERS AND EDITORS
