| Edition |
Sixth edition. |
| Description |
xviii, 272 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages [255]-257) and index. |
| Contents |
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 |
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. |
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Writing.
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Authorship.
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Journalism, Medical.
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Psychology -- Authorship -- Style manuals.
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Social sciences -- Authorship -- Style manuals.
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Psychological literature -- Publishing -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Social science literature -- Publishing -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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| Added Author |
American Psychological Association.
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| ISBN |
9781433805615 softcover |
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1433805618 softcover |
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9781433805592 hardcover |
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1433805596 hardcover |
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9781433805622 spiral bound |
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1433805626 spiral bound |
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