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Author American Psychological Association.

Title Publication manual of the American Psychological Association
Edition Sixth edition
Published Washington, DC : American Psychological Association, [2010 [2009]
Washington, D.C. : American Psychological Association, 2010
©2010
©2010 [2009]

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Description xviii, 272 pages : tables ; 26 cm
regular print
Contents 1. Writing for the behavioral and social sciences -- 2. Manuscript structure and content -- 3. Writing clearly and concisely -- 4. The mechanics of style -- 5. Displaying results -- 6. Crediting sources -- 7. Reference examples -- 8. The publication process
Summary From the Publisher: 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
Analysis Psychological literature Handbooks, manuals, etc Publishing
Psychology literature Publishing
Psychology Authorship Style manual
Psychology Style manuals Authorship
Social science literature Handbooks, manuals, etc Publishing
Social science literature Publishing
Social sciences Authorship Style manual
Social sciences Style manuals Authorship
Notes "Second printing : August 2009" - T.p. verso
Corrections to the first printing of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, Sixth Edition (July 2009) are available at: http://supp.apa.org/style/pubman-reprint-corrections-for-2e.pdf
The second printing corrects all identified errors - APA website
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 255-257) and index
SUBJECT American university studies. Series VIII, Psychology http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n83730760 -- Authorship -- Style manuals. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh2007010773
Subject Authorship -- Style manuals.
Authorship.
Bibliographical citations -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Journalism, Medical.
Psychological literature -- Publishing -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Psychology -- Authorship -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Psychology -- Authorship -- Style manuals.
Social science literature -- Publishing -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Social sciences -- Authorship -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Social sciences -- Authorship -- Style manuals
Writing.
Writing.
Psychology.
Publishing.
Writing.
Authorship.
Communication.
Journalism, Medical.
Writing.
Writing.
Genre/Form Handbooks and manuals.
Author American Psychological Association, issuing body
LC no. 2009010391
ISBN 1433805596 (hbk.)
1433805618 (paperback)
1433805626 (spiral bound)
9781433805592 (hbk.)
9781433805615 (paperback)
9781433805622 (spiral bound)
Other Titles APA publication manual
APA style manual