Publication manual of the American Psychological Association.
by
American Psychological Association.
Title
:
Publication manual of the American Psychological Association.
Other Title
:
APA manual
Edition
:
Sixth edition
Publication
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Washington, DC : American Psychological Association, 2010.
Publication Date
:
2010
ISBN
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9781433805592
General Note
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"Second printing ..."--Title page verso.
"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#errors ; viewed 11/23/2009.
Bibliography Note
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Includes bibliographical references 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.
Abstract
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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.
Content Type
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text
Carrier Type
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volume
Local Note
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MUW--Copy 2 housed in Speech department.
Added Corporate Author
:
American Psychological Association.
Genre
:
Reference works.
Language
:
English
Subject
:
Psychology -- Authorship -- Style manuals.
Social sciences -- Authorship -- Style manuals.
Psychological literature -- Publishing -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Social science literature -- Publishing -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Writing.
Authorship.
Journalism, Medical.
Uitgeven.
Psychologie.
Wetenschappelijke teksten.
Schrijfvaardigheid.
Richtlijnen.
Reference works.
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CLPL-Columbus Lowndes Public Library | R 808.02 AME 2010 | Reference Material | | Reference Material |
CLPL-Columbus Lowndes Public Library | 808 PUB 2010 | Book | | Nonfiction Collection |
DSU-Roberts-LaForge Library | BF76.7 .P83 2010 REF | Reference book | Reference Stacks | Reference Material |
DSU-Roberts-LaForge Library | BF76.7 .P83 2010 REF | Reference book | Index Table 1 | Reference Material |
EMCC - Golden Triangle | BF76.7 .P83 2010 | Book | | Due 4/30/15 |
EMCC - Golden Triangle | BF76.7 .P83 2010 | Book | | Circulating Collection |
EMCC - Scooba | BF76.7 .P83 2010 | Reference book | | Reference Material |
FRL-Batesville Public Library | 808 PUB | Paperback Books | | Nonfiction Collection |
FRL-Sam Lapidus Memorial (Crenshaw) Public | 808 PUB 2010 | Paperback Books | | Nonfiction Collection |
FRL-Sardis Public Library | 808 PUB 2010 | Paperback Books | | Nonfiction Collection |
FRL-M. R. Davis (Southaven) Public Library | 808 PUB | Paperback Books | | Missing. Search in progress |
FRL-Robert C. Irwin (Tunica) Public Library | 808 PUB 2010 | Paperback Books | | Nonfiction Collection |
FRL-Robert C. Irwin (Tunica) Public Library | R 808 PUB | Reference Material | | Reference Material |
HCC-Jackson Academic & Technical Center Library | BF76.7 .P83 2010 | Book | | Circulating Collection |
HCC-Jackson Academic & Technical Center Library | BF76.7 .P83 2010 | Book | | Circulating Collection |
HCC-McLendon Library (Raymond) | BF76.7 .P83 2010 | Book | | Circulating Collection |
HCC-Nursing and Allied Health Library | BF76.7 .P83 2010 | Book | | Circulating Collection |
HCC-Rankin Library | BF76.7 .P83 2010 | Book | | Circulating Collection |
HCC-Vicksburg Library | BF76.7 .P83 2010 | Book | | Circulating Collection |
MDCC-GHEC | R 808 P976 | Reference book | | Reference Material |
MDCC-Greenwood Center | R 808 P976 | Reference book | | Reference Material |
MDCC-Moorhead Campus | 808 P976 | Book | | Circulating Collection |
MMRLS-Durant Public Library | R 808.066 PUBLICA 2010 | Reference book | | Reference Material |
MSU-Mitchell Memorial Library | BF76.7 .P83 2010 | Book | | Ready Reference |
MSU-Mitchell Memorial Library | BF76.7 .P83 2010 | Book | | Ready Reference |
MSU-Phil Hardin Library-College Park Campus | BF76.7 .P83 2010 | Book | | Reference Material |
MSU-Phil Hardin Library-College Park Campus | BF76.7 .P83 2010 | Book | | Reference Material |
MSU-Phil Hardin Libraries-Riley Campus | BF76.7 .P83 2010 | Book | | Reserve desk |
MUW-Library | BF76.7.P83 2010 | Book | | Reference Material |
MUW-Library | BF76.7 .P83 2010B | Book | | Reference Material |
MUW-Library | BF76.7 .P83 2010B | Book | | Circulating Collection |
MUW-Library | BF76.7 .P83 2010 | Book | | Reference Material |
MUW-Library | BF76.7 .P83 2010 | Book | | Reference Material |
TRL-Amory Municipal Library | R 808.02 PUB | Book | | Reference Material |