Books:
A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations, Eighth Edition by Call Number: LB2369 .T8 2013ISBN: 9780226816388Publication Date: 2013-03-28Available: Print (Himmelfarb Library)
A Writer's Reference by Call Number: PE1408 .H2778 2003ISBN: 0312397674Publication Date: 2002-10-02Available: Print (Himmelfarb Library)
From research to manuscript : a guide to scientific writing 2nd ed. by Call Number: T11 .K345 2009ISBN: 1402094663Available: Print (Himmelfarb Library)
Grammar and writing skills for the health professional by Call Number: PE1116 .M44 V55 2005ISBN: 140187374XAvailable: Print (Himmelfarb Library)
How to write and publish a scientific paper 6th ed. by Call Number: T11 .D33 2006ISBN: 0313330409Available: Print (Himmelfarb Library)
The psychologist's companion : a guide to writing scientific papers for students and researchers by Call Number: BF76.8 .S73 2010ISBN: 9780521195713Available: Print (Gelman Library)
GW Writing Center
The GW Writing Center is an open, welcoming, professional environment within which members of the GW community can receive dedicated attention to their writing and research projects. (See: GW Writing Center Policies)
Distance Learning: Schedule your appointment through the online system and send your paper (at least 24 hours in advance) to gwriter@gwu.edu. Include the name of your tutor, time of your session, and number you will be calling from.
Non-Native English Speaking Students: For specific writing help as a non-native English speaking student, please look into scheduling your appointment at the Language Center.
- GW Writing CenterGW Writing Center is an open, welcoming, professional environment within which members of the GW community can receive dedicated attention to their writing and research projects.
(Service is free to GW community only) - GW Writing Center: Appointment Request FormFirst time users are required to register for an account.
(Service is free to GW community only)
Citation and Style Guides
Writing a bibliography doesn't have to be a confusing process!
For a good reference on APA Style go to Himmelfarb's APA Citation Style Guide.
- APA: FAQ (By The American Psychological Association)APA's Publication Manual, 6th Edition, provides FAQs to help clarify frequent areas of confusion.
- Citation Style for Research PapersGuide to MLA, APA, AMA, Turabian and Chicago styles from University of Long Island
- Online Writing Lab (OWL)Produced by the Writing Lab at Purdue University, online reference on how to cite in APA style format. Includes in-text citation, reference list in both print and electronic sources. Great for help with grammar, punctuation and spelling.
EXSC 141W: Psychology of Injury & Performance
What is RefWorks?
What is RefWorks? RefWorks is an online research management, writing and collaboration tool. It is designed to help researchers easily gather, manage, store and share all types of information, as well as generate citations and bibliographies.
Why should you use RefWorks?
- One click and you can generate bibliographies in any citation style format. (APA, AMA, MLA and more!)
- Allows you to create & organize your own personal database of references.
- Import your references directly from databases, journals or the library catalog.
- Makes collaboration easier during group projects because you can share your RefWorks folder of references.
New Users: Getting Started!
- Go to Himmelfarb Library's Homepage
- Under "Other Resources" click RefWorks
- Select "Sign up for an Individual Account" and complete the new user information form.
- You will receive an email from RefWorks confirming your login username and password
Note: You will need the Group Code for GWUMC to access RefWorks off-campus.
