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Guides to writing

If there are no guidelines for the work you are preparing, you should make sure that you write in a consistent and understandable way, or you could consult one of the published guides listed below.  Special care needs to be taken with citing literature references.

Many guides to writing and managing research projects are available. Here are just a selection - use the Library Catalogue (http://www.lib.bristol.ac.uk/ALEPH/) to find more details, and others:

  • MHRA style guide: a handbook for authors, editors, and writers of theses (not accessible using some versions of Netscape, try Internet Explorer)
    Also available in print at PN 147 MHR in the Arts & Social Sciences Library.
  • Chicago manual of style
    Ref. Z253 CHI in the Arts & Social Sciences Library and AA6c CHI in the Medical Library.
  • Gibaldi, Joseph. MLA handbook for writers of research papers
    PN147 GIB in the Arts & Social Sciences Library.
  • Becker, H.S. Writing for social scientists: how to start and finish your thesis, book or article
    H91 BEC in the Arts & Social Sciences Library, K101 BEC in the Wills Library and LB2369 BEC in the Education Library.
  • White, Brian. Studying for science : a guide to information, communication and study techniques
    LB1049 WHI in Queen's Library, Desk in the Chemistry Library and in the Veterinary Science Library.
  • Bell, J. Doing your research project
    LB1028 BEL in the Arts & Social Sciences and Education Libraries, KAF BEL in the Continuing Education Library and K101 BEL in Wills Library.
  • Howard, K. and Sharp, J. The management of a student research project
    LB2371 HOW in the Arts & Social Sciences Library and LB2369 SHA in the Education Library. For postgraduate projects.
  • Phillips, E.M. and Pugh, D.S. How to get a Ph.D.
    LB2391.G7 PHI in the Arts & Social Sciences Library and also in the Chemistry, Education, Physics, Queen's, Veterinary Science and Wills Libraries.
  • Citing References: a guide for users (PDF, 1.32MB)
    A guide compiled by David Fisher of Library & Information Services at Nottingham Trent University and Terry Hanstock, Faculty Liaison Officer, Nottingham Law School.

Details of guidelines recommended for your subject may be available from the Subject resources & support pages (see the finding and using information section in your subject).

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