Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (Spiral Edition) by American Psychological Association

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Textbook (Other Format - Older Edition)

  • 439pp
  • Sales Rank: 6,878

Textbook Information

  • ISBN-13: 9781557988102
  • Edition Description: Older Edition
  • Edition Number: 5
  • Pub. Date: July 2001
  • Publisher: American Psychological Association

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Product Details

  • Pub. Date: July 2001
  • Publisher: American Psychological Association
  • Format: Textbook Other Format, 439pp
  • Sales Rank: 6,878

Synopsis

With millions of copies sold, the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association is the style manual of choice for writers, editors, students, educators, and professionals in psychology, sociology, business, economics, nursing, social work, and justice administration, and other disciplines in which effective communication with words and data is fundamental.

In addition to providing clear guidance on grammar, the mechanics of writing, and APA style, the Publication Manual offers an authoritative and easy-to-use reference and citation system and comprehensive coverage of the treatment of numbers, metrication, statistical and mathematical data, tables, and figures for use in writing, reports, or presentations.

The new edition has been revised and updated to include:

  • The latest guidelines and examples for referencing electronic and online sources
  • New and revised guidelines for submitting papers electronically
  • Improved guidelines for avoiding plagiarism
  • Simplified formatting guidelines for writers using up-to-date word-processing software
  • All new guidelines for presenting case studies
  • Improved guidelines for the construction of tables
  • Updates on copyright and permissions issues for writers
  • New reference examples for audiovisual media and patents
  • An expanded and improved index for quick and easy access

Writers, scholars, and professionals will also find:

  • New guidelines on how to choose text, tables, or figures to present data
  • Guidelines for writing cover letters for submitting articles for publication, plus a sample letter
  • Expanded guidelines on the retention of raw data
  • New advice on establishing written agreements for the use of shared data
  • New information on the responsibilities of co-authors

New and experienced readers alike will find the 5th Edition a complete resource for writing, presenting, or publishing with clarity and persuasiveness.

Approximately 400 pages

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Guidelines to reduce bias/ electronic media, legal materials/use of word processing/etc

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Good book to have on the go!by HigherEducator

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May 23, 2009: I am currently in Doctoral studies and have to travel a lot. This book is handy to take along and use when I need to do research.

Excellent referenceby Anonymous

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February 23, 2009: The APA guide has all that I need for my college classes. The index is easy to use and comprehensive, with cross references for differences in terminology. You do not have to read the entire manual to begin using APA format. There are lots of examples to illustrate the text.


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