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 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 Improved ease of navigation, with many additional numbered sections to help users quickly locate answers to their questions Resources for students on writing and formatting annotated bibliographies, response papers, and other paper types as well as guidelines on citing course materials 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 that includes updates to reporting standards for quantitative research and the first-ever qualitative and mixed methods reporting standards in APA Style New chapter on bias-free language guidelines for writing about people with respect and inclusivity in areas including age, disability, gender, participation in research, race and ethnicity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, and intersectionality More than 100 new reference examples covering periodicals, books, audiovisual media, social media, webpages and websites, and legal resources 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 Guidelines that support accessibility for all users, including simplified reference, in-text citation, and heading formats as well as additional font options
From the Publisher Publication date Published October 1, 2019 Published June 29, 2009 Audience graduate and undergraduate students, instructors, researchers, and editors graduate and undergraduate students, instructors, researchers, and editors Format spiral-bound (with tabs), hardcover, or paperback; all versions are in full color; 7 × 10 in.; 427 pp. spiral-bound, hardcover, or paperback; all versions are in 2 color; 7 × 10 in.; 272 pp. Paper formatting and sample papers, tables, and figures guidelines for professional papers, student papers, and annotated bibliographies; sample professional paper and student paper; more than 40 sample tables and figures guidelines for professional papers; sample professional paper; 28 sample tables and figures Citation guidelines and sample references more than 140 sample references, including traditional sources (e.g., journal articles, books, dissertations, and reports) plus many others (e.g., social media, webpages and websites, legal) 96 sample references, including traditional sources (e.g., journal articles, books, dissertations, and reports) plus archival sources, legal sources, and others Bias-free language guidelines general guidelines for reducing bias and specific guidelines for writing about age, disability, gender, participation in research, racial and ethnic identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, and intersectionality general guidelines for reducing bias and specific guidelines for writing about gender, sexual orientation, racial and ethnic identity, disabilities, and age Accessibility guidelines guidelines that support accessibility for all users, including simplified reference, in-text citation, and heading formats as well as additional font options Journal article reporting standards chapter includes updates to journal article reporting standards for quantitative research and the first-ever qualitative and mixed methods reporting standards in APA Style; guidelines presented in detailed tables journal article reporting standards presented as tables in the Appendix Mechanics of style and grammar guidelines ✓ ✓ Scholarly writing and publishing principles and guidance about the publication process ✓ ✓ Publication date Published October 1, 2019 Published December 24, 2019 Audience graduate and undergraduate students, instructors, researchers, and editors high school and undergraduate students, instructors, and new writers learning APA Style Format spiral-bound (with tabs), hardcover, or paperback; all versions are in full color; 7 × 10 in.; 427 pp. spiral-bound and in full color; 5.5 × 8.5 in.; 326 pp. Paper formatting and sample papers, tables, and figures guidelines for professional papers, student papers, and annotated bibliographies; sample professional paper and student paper; more than 40 sample tables and figures guidelines for student papers and annotated bibliographies; sample student paper; 23 sample tables and figures Citation guidelines and sample references more than 140 sample references, including traditional sources (e.g., journal articles, books, dissertations, and reports) plus many others (e.g., social media, webpages and websites, legal) 118 sample references, including traditional sources (e.g., journal articles, books, dissertations, and reports) plus many others (e.g., social media, webpages and websites, legal examples relevant to students) Bias-free language guidelines general guidelines for reducing bias and specific guidelines for writing about age, disability, gender, participation in research, racial and ethnic identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, and intersectionality general guidelines for reducing bias and specific guidelines for writing about age, disability, gender, participation in research, racial and ethnic identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, and intersectionality Accessibility guidelines guidelines that support accessibility for all users, including simplified reference, in-text citation, and heading formats as well as additional font options guidelines that support accessibility for all users, including simplified reference, in-text citation, and heading formats as well as additional font options Journal article reporting standards chapter includes updates to journal article reporting standards for quantitative research and the first-ever qualitative and mixed methods reporting standards in APA Style; guidelines presented in detailed tables Mechanics of style and grammar guidelines ✓ ✓ Publication guidelines guidance on preparing and submitting manuscripts for publication, including certification of ethical requirements; guidelines on copyright and permission guidelines on copyright and permission
Seventh Edition Chapters
Scholarly Writing and Publishing PrinciplesPaper Elements and FormatJournal Article Reporting StandardsWriting Style and GrammarBias-Free Language GuidelinesMechanics of StyleTables and FiguresWorks Credited in the TextReference ListReference ExamplesLegal ReferencesPublication Process
Publisher : American Psychological Association; Seventh edition (October 1, 2019)
Language : English
Paperback : 428 pages
ISBN-10 : 143383216X
ISBN-13 : 978-1433832161
Reading age : 1 year and up
Item Weight : 1.54 pounds
Dimensions : 6.9 x 0.8 x 9.8 inches
