Online Medical Reference System (OMRS)

Writing a Paper or Resume

Electronic Reference Formats Recommended by the American Psychological Association

This website, produced by the American Psychological Association, provides answers to commonly asked questions on citing information obtained from the Internet and the World Wide Web.

Style Manuals

Many style manuals available in Dykes Library and on the Internet provide rules for correct grammar and punctuation, hints for effectiveness and clarity, and guidelines for editorial style. Most include sample research papers.

Purdue's On-Line Writing Lab

Purdue's On-Line Writing Lab offers excellent resources via the Internet. Their online Instructional Handouts cover topics such as Writing Research Papers & Citing Sources, General Writing Concerns, and Writing in the Job Search.

University of Richmond's Writer's Web

The University of Richmond's Writer's Web provides information on drafting and organizing analytic research papers.

Developing a Professional Vita or Resume

Carl McDaniels

This book provides helpful suggestions and examples for writing an effective professional vita or resume. Some blank Professional Summary Worksheets are also provided.

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HF 5383
M134d
1990

Health Professionals Job Resource Guide

Val Harper

Although this book is mainly a directory of health care employment sources, the first section does include a few pages on resumes and cover letters.

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.AA1
H2h
1994

How to Prepare Your Curriculum Vitae

Acy L. Jackson

The author presents a step by step process for writing a curriculum vitae (CV). Several sample CVs are also presented.

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HF 5383
J12h
1993

The Physician's Resume and Cover Letter Workbook

Sharon L. Yenney

Written specifically for physicians, this book provides instructions for writing both resumes and cover letters.  Examples of each are provided.

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HF
5383
Y45p
1998

Resume Writing: A Comprehensive How-To-Do-It Guide

Burdette E. Bostwick

This book provides information on ten different styles of resumes. Sample resumes for a wide variety of jobs are presented. Information on cover letters, job hunting, relocation, and interviewing is also presented.

Book Stacks
HF 5383
B747r
1990

Resumes and Personal Statements for Health Professionals

James W. Tysinger

The author presents step by step plans for writing resumes and personal statements. Many examples of both are provided. Also included is a section on cover and thank-you letters.

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HF 5383
T994r
1999

Resumes for Health and Medical Careers : with Sample Cover Letters

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R436
2004

Online Resources

Internet sites such as A Guide to Effective Resume Writing from C.E. Weekly, and Purdue's Resume Workshop offer guidelines to help you write your resume.