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Book SynopsisA resource for citing electronic and electronically accessed sources. This guide explains how to cite technologies such as Web logs and pod casts. It provides guidance on translating the elements of Columbia Online Style (COS) citations for use with print-based formats (such as MLA, APA, and Chicago).
Trade ReviewIn the last five years new editions of the standard manuals of style and citation have appeared, which writers, publishers, librarians and academics hoped would give authoritative answers to the troublesome questions posed by electronic media. But none of these guides adequately addressed the crucial changes brought on by the World Wide Web... With its index and annotated glossary, this guide is an excellent supplement to the standard style manuals. Library Journal The Columbia Guide to Online Style is the go-to resource... [And] Has become the standard reference for online citations and remains a vital companion. Interactions The Columbia Guide to Online Style is essential for all academic, special, public, and school libraries. American Reference Books Annual
Table of ContentsList of Figures and Tables Preface Part 1. Locating and Citing Source Materials Chapter 1. Research in the Electronic Age Chapter 2. The Logic of Citation Chapter 3. Citing Electronic Sources in the Humanities Chapter 4. Citing Electronic Sources in the Sciences Part 2. Preparing Manuscripts for Print and Electronic Publication Chapter 5. The Logic of Document Style Chapter 6. Creating Documents for Print Chapter 7. Creating Documents for Electronic Publication Appendixes Appendix A. Starting Points for Online Research Appendix B. File Extensions Appendix C. Abbreviations Appendix D. Other Documentation Styles Appendix E. Selected Bibliography Appendix F. ISO Latin-1 Characters and Control Characters Glossary Index
