Introduction
The Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA style Manual, 7th ed, 2020) is a set of guidelines to help users format their research papers, credit sources appropriately, cite sources in their papers and construct their reference list.
Remember to always: (1) consult the APA Style Manual, Chapter 10 for many more authoritative reference examples, parenthetical and narrative citations; and (2) follow any specific guidelines from your professor.
Please note that many of the reference, citation and other examples in this LibGuide are taken from the APA Style Manual (7th ed), the APA Style website and others are created for explanatory purposes only.
APA Style Website
APA Style offers effective scholarly communication by helping writers present their ideas in a clear, precise, and inclusive manner. Any changes can be found in the Updates and Additions to APA Style section.
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APA Publication Manual (7th Ed.)
Publication Manual, 7th Edition of the American Psychological Association by
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 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 More than 100 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
ISBN: 9781433832154Publication Date: 2019-10-01
Order of parts of a paper
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Title page (page 1)
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Text (start on a new page)
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References (start on a new page)
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Footnotes (start on a new page)
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Tables (start on a new page)
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Figures (start on a new page)
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Appendices (start on a new page)
Note: Every page number of the paper should be included in the upper, right hand corner. Title page is page 1.
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