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Publication manual of the American Psychological Association
- Title
- Publication manual of the American Psychological Association.
- Format
- Book
- Edition
- 6th ed.
- Published
- Washington, DC : American Psychological Association, c2010.
- Description
- xviii, 272 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
- Other contributors
- American Psychological Association.
- Notes
- "We regret the errors that are present in the sixth edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association...The second printing corrects all identified errors - APA website, http://www.apastyle.org/manual/corrections-faqs.aspx ; viewed 01/27/2010. Includes bibliographical references (p. 255-257) and index.
- Contents
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- Writing for the behavioral and social sciences. Types of articles ; Ethical and legal standards in publishing ; Ensuring the accuracy of scientific knowledge ; Protecting the rights and welfare of research participants ; Protecting intellectual property rights
- Manuscript structure and content. Journal article reporting standards ; Manuscript elements ; Sample papers
- Writing clearly and concisely. Organization ; Writing style ; Reducing bias in language ; General guidelines for reducing bias ; Reducing bias by topic ; Grammar and usage
- Mechanics of style. Punctuation ; Spelling ; Capitalization ; Italics ; Abbreviations ; Numbers ; Metrication ; Statistical and mathematical copy ; Equations
- Displaying results. General guidance on table and figures ; Tables ; Figures ; Presenting electrophysiological, radiological, and other biological data
- Crediting sources. When to cite ; Quoting and paraphrasing ; Citing references in text ; Reference list ; Reference components
- Reference examples. Types and variations ; Examples by type ; Appendix 7-1: References to legal materials
- Publication process. Editorial process ; Author responsibilities
- Appendix: Journal article reporting standards (JARS), Meta-analysis reporting standards (MARS), and flow of participants through each stage of an experiment or quasi-experiment.
- 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.
- Subject headings
- Social sciences--Authorship--Style manuals. Psychological literature--Publishing--Handbooks, manuals, etc. Social science literature--Publishing--Handbooks, manuals, etc. Psychology--Authorship--Style manuals.
- Medical subjects
- Authorship. Writing. Journalism, Medical.
- ISBN
- 9781433805615 (softcover) 1433805618 (softcover) 9781433805592 (hardcover) 1433805596 (hardcover) 9781433805622 (spiral bound) 1433805626 (spiral bound)
Holdings
- Library
- Blmgtn - Herman B Wells Library
- Call Number
- BF76.7 .P83 2010
- Location
- Wells Library - Undergraduate Services - Core Collection
- Floor
- 2nd Floor, West Tower
- Library
- Blmgtn - Herman B Wells Library
- Call Number
- BF76.7 .P83 2010
- Location
- Wells Library - Undergraduate Services - Core Collection
- Floor
- 2nd Floor, West Tower
- Library
- Blmgtn - Herman B Wells Library
- Call Number
- BF76.7 .P83 2010
- Location
- Wells Library - Undergraduate Services - Core Collection
- Floor
- 2nd Floor, West Tower
- Library
- Blmgtn - Herman B Wells Library
- Call Number
- BF76.7 .P83 2010
- Location
- Wells Library - Undergraduate Services - Core Collection
- Floor
- 2nd Floor, West Tower
- Library
- Blmgtn - Herman B Wells Library
- Call Number
- BF76.7 .P83 2010
- Location
- Wells Library - Undergraduate Services - Core Collection
- Floor
- 2nd Floor, West Tower
- Library
- Blmgtn - Herman B Wells Library
- Call Number
- BF76.7 .P83 2010
- Location
- Wells Library - Undergraduate Services - Core Collection
- Floor
- 2nd Floor, West Tower
- Library
- Blmgtn - Herman B Wells Library
- Call Number
- BF76.7 .P83 2010
- Location
- Wells Library - Undergraduate Services - Core Collection
- Floor
- 2nd Floor, West Tower
- Library
- Blmgtn - Herman B Wells Library
- Call Number
- BF76.7 .P83 2010
- Location
- Wells Library - Undergraduate Services - Core Collection
- Floor
- 2nd Floor, West Tower
- Library
- Blmgtn - Herman B Wells Library
- Call Number
- BF76.7 .P83 2010
- Location
- Wells Library - Undergraduate Services - Reference
- Floor
- 3rd Floor, West Tower
- Library
- Blmgtn - Herman B Wells Library
- Call Number
- BF76.7 .P83 2010
- Location
- Wells Library - Undergraduate Services - Core Collection
- Floor
- 2nd Floor, West Tower
- Library
- Blmgtn - Herman B Wells Library
- Call Number
- BF76.7 .P83 2010
- Location
- Wells Library - Research Coll. - Reference Desk
- Floor
- 1st Floor Reference Reading Room, East Tower
- Library
- Blmgtn - Herman B Wells Library
- Call Number
- BF76.7 .P83 2010
- Location
- Wells Library - Research Coll. - Reference Desk
- Floor
- 1st Floor Reference Reading Room, East Tower
- Library
- Blmgtn - Herman B Wells Library
- Call Number
- BF76.7 .P83 2010
- Location
- Wells Library - Research Coll. - Reference Desk
- Floor
- 1st Floor Reference Reading Room, East Tower
- Library
- Indpls - IUPUI University Library
- Call Number
- BF76.7 .P83 2010
- Location
- Stacks
- Floor
- 3rd Floor
- Library
- Indpls - IUPUI University Library
- Call Number
- BF76.7 .P83 2010
- Location
- Stacks
- Floor
- 3rd Floor
- Library
- Indpls - IUPUI University Library
- Call Number
- BF76.7 .P83 2010
- Location
- Reference
- Floor
- 2nd Floor
- Library
- Indpls - IUPUI University Library
- Call Number
- BF76.7 .P83 2010
- Location
- Reference
- Floor
- 2nd Floor
- Library
- Indpls - IUPUI University Library
- Call Number
- BF76.7 .P83 2010
- Location
- Stacks
- Floor
- 3rd Floor
- Library
- Indpls - IUPUI University Library
- Call Number
- BF76.7 .P83 2010
- Location
- Stacks
- Floor
- 3rd Floor
- Library
- Indpls - IUPUI University Library
- Call Number
- BF76.7 .P83 2010
- Location
- Stacks
- Floor
- 3rd Floor
- Library
- Northwest Library (Gary)
- Call Number
- BF76.7 .P83 2010
- Location
- Ready Reference
- Floor
- First Floor
- Notes
- Available along walls of Information Commons for in-library use.
- Library
- Northwest Library (Gary)
- Call Number
- BF76.7 .P83 2010
- Location
- Reference Desk
- Floor
- First Floor
- Notes
- Available at library service desk for in-library use.
- Library
- Northwest Library (Gary)
- Call Number
- BF76.7 .P83 2010
- Location
- Ready Reference
- Floor
- First Floor
- Notes
- Available along walls of Information Commons for in-library use.