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Publication manual of the American Psychological Association : the official guide to APA style
Title
Publication manual of the American Psychological Association : the official guide to APA style.
ISBN
9781433832154
1433832151
9781433832161
143383216X
9781433832178
1433832178
9781433832185
Edition
Seventh edition.
Publication
Washington, DC : American Psychological Association, [2020]
Copyright Notice Date
©2020.
Physical Description
xxii, 427 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color map ; 26 cm.
Summary
"The Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, Seventh Edition is the official source for APA Style. With millions of copies sold worldwide in multiple languages, it is the style manual of choice for writers, researchers, editors, students, and educators in the social and behavioral sciences, natural sciences, nursing, communications, education, business, engineering, and other fields. Known for its authoritative, easy-to-use reference and citation system, the Publication Manual also offers guidance on choosing the headings, tables, figures, language, and tone that will result in powerful, concise, and elegant scholarly communication. It guides users through the scholarly writing process-from the ethics of authorship to reporting research through publication. The seventh edition is an indispensable resource for students and professionals to achieve excellence in writing and make a impact with their work."-- Page 4 of cover.
Variant and related titles
Official guide to APA style.
Other formats
Online version: Publication manual of the American Psychological Association. Seventh edition
Other editions
Publication manual of the American Psychological Association. Sixth edition. Washington, DC : American Psychological Association, [2010]
Format
Books
Language
English
Added to Catalog
January 10, 2023
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 401-405) and index.
Contents
Scholarly writing and publishing principles : Types of articles and papers ; Ethical, legal, and professional standards in publishing ; Ensuring the accuracy of scientific findings ; Protecting the rights and welfare of research participants and subjects ; Protecting intellectual property rights
Paper elements and format : Required elements ; Paper elements ; Format ; Organization ; Sample papers
Journal article reporting standards : Overview of reporting standards ; Common reporting standards across research design ; Reporting standards for quantitative research ; Reporting standards for qualitative research ; Reporting standards for mixed methods research
Writing style and grammar : Effective scholarly writing : Continuity and flow ; Conciseness and clarity ; Grammar and usage : Verbs ; Pronouns ; Sentence construction ; Strategies to improve your writing
Bias-free language guidelines : General guidelines for reducing bias ; Reducing bias by topic
Mechanics of style : Punctuation ; Spelling ; Capitalization ; Italics ; Abbreviations ; Numbers ; Statistical and mathematical copy ; Presentation of equations ; Lists
Tables and figures : General guidelines for tables and figures ; Tables ; Sample tables ; Figures ; Sample figures
Works credited in the text : General guidelines for citation ; Works requiring special approaches to citation ; In-text citations ; Paraphrases and quotations
Reference list : Reference categories ; Principles of reference list entries ; Reference elements : Author ; Date ; Title ; Source ; Reference variations ; Reference list format and order
Reference examples : Author variations ; Date variations ; Title variations ; Source variations ; Textual works ; Data sets, software, and tests ; Audiovisual media ; Online media
Legal references : General guidelines for legal references ; Legal reference examples
Publication process : Preparing for publication ; Understanding the editorial publication process ; Manuscript preparation ; Copyright and permission guidelines ; During and after publication.
Subjects
Genre/Form
Style manuals.
Handbooks and manuals.
Also listed under
American Psychological Association, issuing body.
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