Publication Manual (OFFICIAL) 7th Edition of the American Psychological Association

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 4 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 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

Table of Contents:
List of Tables and Figures Editorial Staff and Contributors Acknowledgments Introduction   . 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   2. Paper Elements and Format Required Elements Paper Elements Format Organization Sample Papers   3. Journal Article Reporting Standards Overview of Reporting Standards Common Reporting Standards Across Research Designs Reporting Standards for Quantitative Research Reporting Standards for Qualitative Research Reporting Standards for Mixed Methods Research   4. 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   5. 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   7. Tables and Figures General Guidelines for Tables and Figures Tables Sample Tables Figures Sample Figures   8. Works Credited in the Text General Guidelines for Citation Works Requiring Special Approaches to Citation In-Text Citations Paraphrases and Quotations   9. 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   2. Publication Process Preparing for Publication Understanding the Editorial Publication Process Manuscript Preparation Copyright and Permission Guidelines During and After Publication   Credits for Adapted Tables, Figures, and Papers References Index

About the Author :
The American Psychological Association is the leading scientific and professional organization representing psychology in the United States, with researchers, educators, clinicians, consultants, and students as its members.

Review :
A WALL STREET JOURNAL, USA TODAY, AND PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BESTSELLER Winner of the IBPA amp rsquo s Benjamin Franklin Award   Widely followed style guide for academic papers. (The Wall Street Journal) I strongly encourage you to dig into the rich resource of the 7th Edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association. I am thoroughly energized about the ways this guide can push language forward. (American Library Association's Rainbow Round Table) Gather round, style hounds: the seventh edition of the American Psychological Association amp rsquo s Publication Manual amp hellip includes some (pretty) significant changes. (Inside Higher Ed) An endorsement from the APA is a big deal for the singular 'they.' The APA is the largest scientific and professional organization of psychologists in the United States, with over 8, members. The Publication Manual is used by all writers, researchers, editors, students, and educators in a wide variety of disciplines, so this clarification has the potential to significantly expand the use of inclusive language. (Out) The Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA) has gone through it amp rsquo s first update in a decade. One of the major changes in this seventh edition is a full embracing of the singular amp lsquo they amp rsquo pronoun amp hellip . This full acceptance in the APA style guide is major. And wonderful. (Medium) One of the most popular guides for academic writing standards across the curriculum. For many editors, faculty, and students, this means mastering new rules in short order amp hellip all appearances indicate that the changes will be mostly user-friendly amp hellip The worst thing about change is often the unknown. This quick glimpse at what the APA has in store offers encouraging news about the road ahead. (Faculty Focus)