Quick reference guide to 18th edition of CMS, this handy 6 page laminated guide covers the essentials of this often mandatory style for academic research papers, business reports and published manuscripts. Expertly authored using 25 plus years of experience in editing, academics, business and publishing, it covers aspects of the style necessary for most papers and publications and includes common, real-world sample references for both CMS citation formats so that you can be sure you are giving appropriate credit where credit is due. Add this inexpensive tool to your resources for another way to reinforce your CMS knowledge and ensure your writing is not clouded by incorrect usage that might affect your reader, especially your professors where it might affect your grade. 6-page laminated guide covers: What is CMOS? Copyright & Fair Use Preparing a Manuscript General Document Layout Illustrations & Table Style & Usage - Including Examples Inclusive Language Punctuation Style & Usage Capitalization Numbers Abbreviations & Acronyms Quotations Tricky Words An Introduction to Grammar Documentation - Including Examples Source Citation Overview The Author-Date System The Notes & Bibliography System Sample References