Publication Manual of the American Psychological AssociationThe 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 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 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 APA Style journal article reporting standards that includes updates to quantitative research reporting standards and the first-ever qualitative and mixed methods reporting standards
New chapter with updated bias-free language general guidelines for writing about people with respect and inclusivity and specific guidelines for writing about 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
The Publication Manual can be bundled with the Mastering APA Style Student Workbook for users wanting to practice applying APA Style guidelines. Search for “Mastering APA Style” to find the bundled option. ISBN: 9781433832154, 1433832151
