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For a quick background... 4 years ago my GI tract became paralyzed by a virus. I ended up trying many medications without success and eventually I turned to herbal/alternative medicine for help.
China and Japan, have realized that modern medicine has failed in this area, and have been actively researching herbal remedies. I believe some of these remedies are more effective (and safer) than the medications currently available.
I'm writing a book about alternative remedies for gastrointestinal disorders. My main focus will be on herbal remedies and the research supporting their use.
Onto my questions:
When is the best time to submit a book proposal? While I'm still writing, or should I wait until I've finished my first draft?
And what style is best for citing references? APA, MLA, Chicago style? I'm thinking it would be easier to use either endnotes or footnotes. The book's primary audience is the lay person so I'm trying to keep it simple (9th grade level). I am including studies, for example:
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In a study by the University of Hong Kong, 33 patients with Functional constipation and 20 healthy volunteers were recruited for a 4 week treatment of Kiwi fruit twice a day. At the end of the study 54.5% of patients with constipation reported improvements in symptoms. [/FONT] [FONT="]
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[FONT="]Kiwi fruit mainly works due to its high fiber content, however it also contains actinidin. Actinidin is an enzyme that can break down protein. [/FONT]
Should I put my references at the end of the chapter? End of each section, under each individual herb? Do I need to cite my sources in the middle of the text (as that generally looks more messy and is so time consuming)...
China and Japan, have realized that modern medicine has failed in this area, and have been actively researching herbal remedies. I believe some of these remedies are more effective (and safer) than the medications currently available.
I'm writing a book about alternative remedies for gastrointestinal disorders. My main focus will be on herbal remedies and the research supporting their use.
Onto my questions:
When is the best time to submit a book proposal? While I'm still writing, or should I wait until I've finished my first draft?
And what style is best for citing references? APA, MLA, Chicago style? I'm thinking it would be easier to use either endnotes or footnotes. The book's primary audience is the lay person so I'm trying to keep it simple (9th grade level). I am including studies, for example:
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In a study by the University of Hong Kong, 33 patients with Functional constipation and 20 healthy volunteers were recruited for a 4 week treatment of Kiwi fruit twice a day. At the end of the study 54.5% of patients with constipation reported improvements in symptoms. [/FONT] [FONT="]
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[FONT="]Kiwi fruit mainly works due to its high fiber content, however it also contains actinidin. Actinidin is an enzyme that can break down protein. [/FONT]
Should I put my references at the end of the chapter? End of each section, under each individual herb? Do I need to cite my sources in the middle of the text (as that generally looks more messy and is so time consuming)...