Writing and Citation
Recommended Books
Books about dance research can be found in GV1589 with dance instruction. Two copies of the MLA Handbook, 9th Edition are available in print in the Reference Collection. Also see the MLA Style Center online for a quick citation guide and other advice.
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Undergraduate Research in Dance: A Guide for Students
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Undergraduate Research in Dance: A Guide for Students supplies tools for scaffolding research skills alongside examples of undergraduate research in dance scholarship. Dance can be studied as an expressive embodied art form with physical, cognitive, and affective domains, and as an integral part of society, history, and vast areas of interdisciplinary content. To this end, the guidance provided by this book will equip future dance professionals with the means to move the field of dance forward.
Call Number: GV1589 .O85 2019Publication Date: 2019 -
Research Methods in the Dance Sciences
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A valuable new resource for the growing field of the dance sciences, this book provides foundational knowledge for anyone who wants to understand, apply, and conduct research with dancers.
Call Number: GV1589 .R46 2023Publication Date: 2023 -
MLA Handbook, 9th Edition (Print)
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Relied on by generations of writers, the MLA Handbook is published by the Modern Language Association and is the only official, authorized book on MLA style. The ninth edition builds on the MLA's unique approach to documenting sources using a template of core elements--facts common to most sources, like author, title, and publication date--that allows writers to cite any type of work, from books, e-books, and journal articles in databases to song lyrics, online images, social media posts, dissertations, and more. With this focus on source evaluation as the cornerstone of citation, MLA style promotes the skills of information and digital literacy so crucial today.
Call Number: LB2369 .M52 2021 (Reference Collection)Publication Date: 2021 -
The Chicago Manual of Style Online, 18th Edition (eBook)
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Much has happened in the years since the publication of the seventeenth edition of The Chicago Manual of Style. The world has transformed, and the Manual has risen to meet the moment. The eighteenth edition of this classic guide for writers, editors, and publishers is the most extensive revision in two decades. Every chapter has been reexamined with diversity and accessibility in mind, and major changes include updated and expanded coverage of pronoun use and inclusive language, revised guidelines on capitalization, a broader range of examples, new coverage of Indigenous languages, and expanded advice on making publications accessible to people with disabilities. The Manual's traditional focus on nonfiction has been expanded to include fiction and other creative genres in coverage of topics such as punctuation and dialogue, and the needs of self-published authors receive wider attention. The citation chapters have been thoroughly reorganized for the benefit of new and experienced users alike, and the key concepts for editing mathematics have been integrated into the chapters where they will be most useful to generalists. Evolving technologies--from open-access publishing models to AI--are covered throughout. And naturally, there are some well-considered updates to familiar rules, including changes intended to align the Manual's recommendations more closely with real-world usage. As with every new edition, devotees of the Manual will find much to discover and ponder.
Call Number: Chicago Manual of Style OnlinePublication Date: 2024
Resources from BSU Libraries
Explore these helpful resources and guides from Ball State University Libraries. For even more, see the Research Concepts and Tools subject at BSU LibGuides.
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Citation Styles Guide This research guide prepared by Ball State University Libraries' Research and Teaching Services librarians provides brief, 2 to 4-page overviews of several citation styles, including Chicago, MLA, APA, and others. Check the second tab, "Online Resources," for links to external websites like Purdue OWL.
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Evaluating Information Sources Tips for evaluating the usefulness and credibility of information from journals, websites, books, and other sources.
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MLA Style Citations Gives detailed examples of how to format citations in MLA style for the Works Cited page at the end of your academic papers.
Ask the BSU Writing Center
Need more help with writing or citation? Schedule a free consultation with the Ball State University Writing Center! Weekday appointments meet at the Robert Bell Building, Room 295 while evening and weekend hours are held on the First Floor, West Side of Bracken Library.