In the world of writing and research, Standard Style Manuals are always valuable reference tools. Even experienced Writers seem to never completely outgrow the need to consult them.

Question

Why might this be so?

Answer 1

Details, details, details! For help with grammar, punctuation, citations, etc.

http://www.google.com/search?q=standard+style+manuals&rls=com.microsoft:en-us:IE-SearchBox&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&sourceid=ie7&rlz=1I7SUNA_en

MLA: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/557/01/

APA: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/

Chicago: http://www.chicagomanualofstyle.org/home.html

and others