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Programs in this field provide educational opportunities for students seeking careers related to architectural and mechanical drafting, civil design, or computer-aided design and drafting. The three Associate of Science Degrees in Drafting Technology are accredited by the Association for Technology, Management and Applied Engineering (ATMAE). The library supports students in these programs by providing selected resources.
These are some of the terms that students may need for a research project. Other terms may be useful in addition to those listed below. Use specific words. Use only one or two words. Try both plural and singular forms. Try varying combinations.
Check the Drafting Technology department website for more information on the degrees and certificates and about the classes offered and the schedule of available classes. Check with a counselor to see what classes are currently required for these degrees.
Did your instructor require you to cite your sources for an assignment? Did they say you had to use MLA, APA, or Chicago formatting for your paper? If so, the library can help you. Always ask your instructor what citation style should be used for research projects. See below for links to helpful resources.
We have an online guide dedicated to citation help.
We have downloadable handouts with some basic APA, MLA, and Chicago style information.
CR has a campus-wide subscription to NoodleTools, a user-friendly citation manager.
When you have questions the above sources don’t cover, you might need to consult the official style manual. Our librarians can help.
Concise Guide to APA Style by 
The Chicago Manual of Style, 18th Edition by 
The Bedford Handbook by 
