Most of the writing and style guides listed here are reference books and may not be borrowed (shelf numbers have an R in the prefix), however you will often find duplicate copies of these books which are available for loan.
A guide to writing in the sciences by 
Constructing a good dissertation: a practical guide to finishing a Master’s, MBA or PhD on schedule by 
Electronic styles : a handbook for citing electronic information by 
From research to manuscript : a guide to scientific writing by 
From research to printout: creating effective technical documents by 
How to succeed in your master’s and doctoral studies : a South African guide and resource book by 
How to write & present technical information by 
How to write a successful science thesis : the concise guide for students by 
Professional communication : how to deliver effective written and spoken messages by 
Putting it into words : how to write a great research report by 
Reporting results : a practical guide for engineers and scientists by 
Scientific style and format : the CSE manual for authors, editors, and publishers by Plagiarism:
When writing up your work, you always need to acknowledge the sources that you have consulted in the process. Failing to acknowledge your sources is construed as plagiarism--the dishonest act of attempting to take someone else’s ideas, writing, designs or research and presenting them as your own. This act is viewed very seriously by UCT and may lead to expulsion. The University has laid out its policy and guidelines in: Avoiding plagiarism: a guide for students.
Referencing:
To avoid plagiarism it is important to cite and reference your sources. You are strongly advised to read the very useful booklet: Harvard UCT: Handbook on citation (2015) by Karin de Jager & Diane Steele. Although this deals mainly with the Harvard (author, date) style of referencing, it contains useful information about plagiarism and referencing.
To learn more about referencing see next page.
