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LUBISCO, Nídia Maria Lienert; VIEIRA, Sônia Chagas. Manual de estilo acadêmico:. do trabalho de conclusão de curso à tese doutoral. Salvador: EDUFBA, 7. 2025. 230. 978-65-5630-789-3

Written by Nídia Maria Lienert Lubisco and Sônia Chagas Vieira, the publication "Manual de Estilo Acadêmico: do trabalho de conclusão de curso à tese doutoral" (Academic Style Manual: From Undergraduate Thesis to Doctoral Dissertation) is an essential work for those seeking excellence and rigor in scientific production and the field of scientific editorial support.

Now in its seventh edition, revised and expanded, the manual incorporates standards from the Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT) published up to March 2025 (p. 1). The work is organized into 8 main chapters, covering everything from research planning to the graphic details of the final presentation:

• • Chapter 1: Preliminary information (guidelines) - Introduction to standardization and types of academic papers.

• • Chapter 2: Integrity in scientific practice.

• • Chapter 3: Preliminaries of academic work.

• • Chapter 4: Academic work (content and form) - Detailed breakdown of pre-textual, textual, and post-textual elements according to NBR 14724.

• • Chapter 5: Citations and notes - Guidance on citation systems and the use of Latin expressions.

• • Chapter 6: Graphic presentation and complementary guidelines - Rules regarding margins, fonts, pagination, and illustrations.

• • Chapter 7: Complementary guidelines.

• • Chapter 8: Frequently asked questions, references, glossary, and a special section on research ethics.

The note for the seventh edition begins by listing the ABNT standards (Committee 140) updated between 2019 and 2025, in which the authors certify that the work was developed to update readers on the application of standards and procedures.

As stated by the Pro-Rector of Research and Graduate Studies at the Federal University of Bahia (UFBA) in the preface of this seventh edition: "The content of these Manual covers everything from preliminary information to complementary guidelines, providing support throughout all stages of the research and writing process" .

In addition, the book includes prefaces from the 4th edition to the current one, featuring important highlights about the work. A significant highlight is given to NBR 10520, which, after 22 years without substantial changes, received innovative updates in 2023 regarding its aesthetic presentation. This manual is an indispensable guide for students, professors, and editors, transforming technical complexity into a logical and professional roadmap.

The authors, Nídia and Sônia, bring to the text the vast experience accumulated within the UFBA Library System. Both are recognized specialists in the field of documentation, dedicated to making the standardization process a tool for visibility and recognition for researchers. Special mention goes to Chapter 2, where the authors discuss integrity in scientific practice crucial topic today, given the rise of Artificial Intelligence in academia and the debates surrounding copyright issues.

The book is an indispensable instrumental guide, designed to facilitate the journey of undergraduate and graduate students, as well as serving as support for professors, advisors, and editors. With clear and accessible language, the authors translate the complexity of technical standards into a logical and systematic script for the preparation of academic works.

Dive into this reading and discover how standardization can be your creativity's greatest ally! May this manual be the compass that transforms your effort into an impeccable work, where standardized information shines with clarity and professionalism. Good luck on your scientific journey!

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References

• LUBISCO, Nídia Maria Lienert; VIEIRA, Sônia Chagas. Manual de estilo acadêmico: do trabalho de conclusão de curso à tese doutoral. 7. ed. rev. e ampl. Salvador: EDUFBA, 2025. 230 p. ISBN: 978-65-5630-789-3.

Edited by

• Editor:
  Gildenir Carolino Santos https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4375-6815

Publication Dates

• Publication in this collection
  07 Aug 2026
• Date of issue
  2026

History

• Received
  26 Mar 2026
• Accepted
  03 Apr 2026
• Published
  11 Apr 2026