What are the names of the manuals used as the primary writing/reference resources for academic writing?

All academic programs require the following manuals as the primary writing/reference resources for academic writing. These writing/reference tools will be utilized throughout your academic career and will serve very important and distinct functions. For this reason, student and faculty access to both of these valuable resources is highly recommended.

APA Publication Manual

As one of the most respected and authoritative academic style manuals, APA will provide style and formatting guidance in the development of academic reference lists and bibliographies.

Note: if desired the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association: 7th Edition, 2020 Copyright Seventh Edition by American Psychological Association  (Author) will have to be purchased through a 3rd party vendor such as:
 

https://www.amazon.com/Publication-Manual-American-Psychological-Association/dp/143383216X/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=American+Psychological+Association%3A+7th+Edition&qid=1593737922&s=books&sr=1-1

Gregg Reference Manual

A custom edition of the Gregg Reference Manual will answer questions concerning grammar, style, usage, and general writing mechanics for academic papers. The University believes that the Gregg Reference Manual will be a valuable resource, not only during your academic career at the University, but also throughout your professional life as well.

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