PPOL: Public Policy
General Guide on Researching Public Policy. Intended for individuals enrolled in the Master of Public Policy program at the University of Calgary's School of Public Policy.
Writing Public Policy
Writing Public PolicyCall Number: JF1525 .C59 S64 2013Publication Date: 2013 (3rd edition)Author: Catherine F. Smith
Writing Public PolicyCall Number: JF1525 .C59 S64 2010Publication Date: 2010 (2nd edition)Author: Catherine F. Smith
Writing Public PolicyCall Number: JF1525 .C59 S64 2005Publication Date: 1st edition, 2005Author: Smith, Catherine F.
Specialized Writing Guides
Canadian Style: a guide to writing and editingCall Number: PN147 .C34 1997Publication Date: Revised and expanded edition, 1997Content: Canadian government's English-language editorial style guide that gives concise answers to questions concerning written English in the Canadian context. It covers such topics as the decimal point, abbreviations, capital letters, punctuation marks, hyphenation, spelling, frequently misused or confused words and Canadian geographical names. It also includes useful advice for drafting letters, memos, reports, indexes and bibliographies.
Includes techniques for writing clearly and concisely, editing documents, and avoiding stereotyping in communications.
Electronic Format: Canadian Style: a Guide to Writing and Editing (Available via eBrary)
and
Online: The Canadian Style
Searchable By: Keyword, Chapter, Index
NB. Chapter 10 and 11 look at different types of writing
Copyright and Plagiarism
For academic success, it is important to become familiar with the Academic Honesty requirements surrounding issues of plagiarism and copyright, including the concepts of fair dealing and open access for educational purposes.
- Copyright - this U of C guide will tell you how you may and may not use copyrighted works
- Fair Dealing as described by Libraries and Cultural Resources
- International Center for Academic Integrity
- Plagiarism as outlined in Honesty in Academics at the University of Calgary