| Edition |
Sixth edition. |
| Description |
xi, 280 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Concise and bias-free writing : Organization ; Writing style ; Reducing bias in language ; General guidelines for reducing bias ; Reducing bias by topic ; Grammar and usage -- Punctuation, spelling, and capitalization : Punctuation ; Spelling ; Capitalization -- Italicizing and abbreviating : Italics ; Abbreviations -- Numbers, metrication, and statistics : Numbers ; Metrication ; Statistical and mathematical copy ; Equations -- Displaying results : General guidance on tables and figures ; Tables ; Figures ; Presenting electrophysiological, radiological, and other biological data -- Footnotes, appendices, and supplemental material : Footnotes ; Appendices and supplemental materials -- 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 8.1: References to legal materials -- Appendix: Checklist for manuscript submission. |
| Summary |
This easy-to-use pocket guide, compiled from the sixth edition of the "Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, " provides complete guidance on the rules of style that are critical for clear communication. |
| Subject |
Psychology -- Authorship -- Style manuals.
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Social sciences -- Authorship -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Writing -- standards.
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Authorship.
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| Genre/Form |
Handbooks.
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| Added Author |
American Psychological Association.
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| Added Title |
APA style |
| ISBN |
9781433805608 spiral bound |
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143380560X spiral bound |
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