Publications Handbook and Style Manual

Dissemination of information is one of the primary functions of the American Society of Agronomy (ASA), Crop Science Society of America (CSSA), and Soil Science Society of America (SSSA). A key component to dissemination is consistent, concise presentation of information.

The Publications Handbook and Style Manual serves as a guide for authors in preparing manuscripts and other material submitted for publication by ASA-CSSA-SSSA. It should be used as a primary source for writing, style, editing, and procedures for ASA-CSSA-SSSA publications.

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Chapters

1. Manuscript Preparation (p. 1-20)
2. Style (p. 21-30)
3. Specialized Terminologies (p. 31-38)
4. Statistical Design and Analysis (p. 39-40)
5. Tables and Figures (p. 41-49)
6. Mathematics (p. 50-52)
7. Units and Measurement (p. 53-64)
8. Journal Management (p. 65-67)
9. Journal Procedures (p. 68-74)
10. Procedures for Monographs, SSSA Book Series, Books, and Other Publications (p. 75-82)
11. Proofreading (p. 83-86)
12. Copyright and Permission to Print (p. 87-88)

Appendix

1. Abbreviations for References (p. 89-97)
2. On-Line Resources (p. 98-101)
3. Software Papers and Case Studies (p.102-107)

References and Selected Bibliography (p. 108-110)

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