The Chicago Manual of Style

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The only resource you need

by salme, Jan 17, 2002

Pros: The Standard for Writers and Editors

Cons: Pricey, but invaluable. Can find it used. Doesn't include online terms.

The Bottom Line: If you work in a creative venue, magazine, scholarly publisher's office, or as an independent writer, this is the best choice for you.

Review: The Chicago Manual of Style, Fourteenth Edition (1993) is the only style manual and grammar guide yo ...

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Poor organization and inconsistent advice: Could this book be any more confusing?

by d_e_ritter, Aug 10, 2001

Pros: thorough to the point of exhaustion

Cons: it's nearly impossible to find anything you're looking for, anything useful

The Bottom Line: The Chicago Manual of Style would be an incredibly useful writing and editing tool -- if only you could find what you were looking for!

Review: As an editor and a proofreader, I've used both The Associated Press Stylebook and Briefing on Med ...

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How did I survive before this book?!

by Lighthouse, Mar 8, 2000

Pros: Invaluable as a Writer's Reference

Cons: At times you won't find what you're looking for because you don't know how to look it up

Review: For eons, the only bible of grammar (for me, anyway) was Strunk and White's. Then one day, a co-wor ...

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