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Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association

Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association
Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association

American Psychological Association (issuing body)

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A WALL STREET JOURNAL, USA TODAY, AND PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BESTSELLER. The newest official release of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, Seventh Edition includes four different formats-spiral-bound and tabbed, paperback, hardcover, and ebook, all of which are in full color. It is the official source for APA Style.

With millions of copies sold worldwide in multiple languages, the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, Seventh Edition 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 an impact with their work.
 
The seventh edition has been thoroughly revised and updated to reflect best practices in scholarly writing and publishing.

  • All formats are in full color, with a new tabbed spiral version
  • Easy navigation, with topics divided into numbered sections to help users quickly location the information they need 
  • Resources for students on writing and formatting annotated bibliographies, response papers, and other paper types, guidelines on citing course materials, and guidance on writing clearly, precisely, and concisely
  • Dedicated chapter for new users of APA Style covering paper elements and format, including sample papers for both professional authors and student writers
  • New chapter on journal article reporting standards (JARS) that includes updates to reporting standards for quantitative research and the first-ever qualitative and mixed methods reporting standards in APA Style
  • Updated chapter on bias-free language guidelines for writing about people with respect and inclusivity in areas including age, disability, gender, participation in research, racial and ethnic identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, and intersectionality 
  • Updated chapter on essential style guidelines for scholarly writing, including punctuation, italics, capitalization, abbreviations, and numbers 
  • More than 40 new sample tables and figures
  • Expanded guidance on ethical writing and publishing practices, including how to ensure the appropriate level of citation, avoid plagiarism and self-plagiarism, and navigate the publication process
  • More than 100 new reference examples covering periodicals, books, audiovisual media, social media, webpages and websites, legal resources, and many other document types 
  • Guidelines that support accessibility for all users, including simplified reference, in-text citation, and heading formats as well as additional font options

American Psychological Association (issuing body)

Summary

Chapter 1: Introduction

* Provides an overview of the purpose and significance of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA Style).
* Emphasizes the importance of using consistent and accurate citation styles to ensure scientific integrity and information sharing.
* Real Example: "APA Style is the standard referencing style used by professionals in psychology and related fields. It ensures that research findings can be easily retrieved and cited, promoting scientific transparency and collaboration."

Chapter 2: Writing Style and Grammar

* Outlines the general principles of scientific writing, including conciseness, clarity, and objectivity.
* Provides guidance on grammar, punctuation, and usage conventions specific to APA Style.
* Real Example: "According to APA Style, sentences should be written in the third person and use active voice whenever possible. For example, instead of 'The results were analyzed,' write 'We analyzed the results.'"

Chapter 3: Reference List

* Explains the rules for formatting references in the Reference List at the end of a paper.
* Includes specific formats for different types of sources, such as books, journal articles, and websites.
* Real Example: "When citing a journal article in APA Style, the format is as follows: Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Year). Title of article. Journal Title, Volume(Issue), Pages."

Chapter 4: In-Text Citations

* Describes how to cite sources within the body of a paper using the author-date system.
* Explains the use of parenthetical citations and signal phrases to introduce references smoothly.
* Real Example: "(Smith & Jones, 2020) found that...

According to Brown (2022), ..."

Chapter 5: Tables and Figures

* Provides guidelines for creating and formatting tables and figures to present data clearly and effectively.
* Includes instructions on labeling, numbering, and placing tables and figures within a paper.
* Real Example: "Figure 1 shows the results of the experiment, which indicate a significant difference between the two groups (t(10) = 2.5, p < 0.05)."

Chapter 6: Headings and Sections

* Explains how to organize a paper using headings and sections to improve readability and flow.
* Provides a hierarchical numbering system for headings and subheadings.
* Real Example: "The paper is divided into the following sections:

I. Introduction
A. Background
B. Purpose

II. Methods
A. Participants
B. Procedure

III. Results
A. Quantitative Analysis
B. Qualitative Analysis"

Chapter 7: Special Elements

* Covers additional formatting rules for special elements such as running heads, abstracts, appendices, and footnotes.
* Explains the purpose and placement of each element within a paper.
* Real Example: "The abstract should provide a brief overview of the paper, including the problem being addressed, methods used, results, and conclusions."