Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association -  American Psychological Association

Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association

Buch | Hardcover
428 Seiten
2019 | 7th Revised edition
American Psychological Association (Verlag)
978-1-4338-3215-4 (ISBN)
58,60 inkl. MwSt
The Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, Seventh Edition is the official source for APA Style.

With millions of copies sold worldwide in multiple languages, it 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.

What's new in the 7th edition?
  • Full Color: All formats are in full color, including the new tabbed spiral-bound version.
  • Easy to Navigate: Improved ease of navigation, with many additional numbered sections to help users quickly locate answers to their questions.
  • Best Practices: The Publication Manual (7th ed.) has been thoroughly revised and updated to reflect best practices in scholarly writing and publishing.
  • New Student Resources: Resources for students on writing and formatting annotated bibliographies, response papers, and other paper types as well as guidelines on citing course materials.
  • Accessibility Guidelines: Guidelines that support accessibility for all users, including simplified reference, in-text citation, and heading formats as well as additional font options.
  • New-User Content: Dedicated chapter for new users of APA Style covering paper elements and format, including sample papers for both professional authors and student writers.
  • Journal Article Reporting Standards: New chapter on journal article reporting standards that includes updates to reporting standards for quantitative research and the first-ever qualitative and mixed methods reporting standards in APA Style.
  • Bias-Free Language Guidelines: New chapter on bias-free language guidelines for writing about people with respect and inclusivity in areas including age, disability, gender, participation in research, race and ethnicity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, and intersectionality.
  • 100+ Reference Examples: More than 100 new reference examples covering periodicals, books, audiovisual media, social media, webpages and websites, and legal resources.
  • 40+ Sample Tables and Figures: More than 40 new sample tables and figures.
  • Ethics Expanded: 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.

The American Psychological Association is the leading scientific and professional organization representing psychology in the United States, with researchers, educators, clinicians, consultants, and students as its members.

List of Tables and Figures
Editorial Staff and Contributors
Acknowledgments
Introduction
1. Scholarly Writing and Publishing Principles
Types of Articles and Papers
ETHICAL, LEGAL, AND PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS IN PUBLISHING
Ensuring the Accuracy of Scientific Findings
Protecting the Rights and Welfare of Research Participants and Subjects
Protecting Intellectual Property Rights
2. Paper Elements and Format
Required Elements
Paper Elements
Format
Organization
SAMPLE PAPERS
3. Journal Article Reporting Standards
Overview of Reporting Standards
Common Reporting Standards Across Research Designs
Reporting Standards for Quantitative Research
Reporting Standards for Qualitative Research
Reporting Standards for Mixed Methods Research
4. Writing Style and Grammar
EFFECTIVE SCHOLARLY WRITING
Front Matter

List of Tables and Figures

Editorial Staff and Contributors

Acknowledgments

Introduction
1. Scholarly Writing and Publishing Principles

Types of Articles and Papers

Ethical, Legal, and Professional Standards in Publishing

Ensuring the Accuracy of Scientific Findings

Protecting the Rights and Welfare of Research Participants and Subjects

Protecting Intellectual Property Rights
2. Paper Elements and Format

Required Elements

Paper Elements

Format

Organization

Sample Papers
3. Journal Article Reporting Standards

Overview of Reporting Standards

Common Reporting Standards Across Research Designs

Reporting Standards for Quantitative Research

Reporting Standards for Qualitative Research

Reporting Standards for Mixed Methods Research
4. Writing Style and Grammar

Effective Scholarly Writing

Continuity and Flow

Conciseness and Clarity

Grammar and Usage

Verbs

Pronouns

Sentence Construction

Strategies to Improve Your Writing
5. Bias-Free Language Guidelines

General Guidelines for Reducing Bias

Reducing Bias by Topic
6. Mechanics of Style

Punctuation

Spelling

Capitalization

Italics

Abbreviations

Numbers

Statistical and Mathematical Copy

Presentation of Equations

Lists
7. Tables and Figures

General Guidelines for Tables and Figures

Tables

Sample Tables

Figures

Sample Figures
8. Works Credited in the Text

General Guidelines for Citation

Works Requiring Special Approaches to Citation

In-Text Citations

Paraphrases and Quotations
9. Reference List

Reference Categories

Principles of Reference List Entries

Reference Elements

Author

Date

Title

Source

Reference Variations

Reference List Format and Order
10. Reference Examples

Author Variations

Date Variations

Title Variations

Source Variations

Textual Works

Data Sets, Software, and Tests

Audiovisual Media

Online Media
11. Legal References

General Guidelines for Legal References

Legal Reference Examples
12. Publication Process

Preparing for Publication

Understanding the Editorial Publication Process

Manuscript Preparation

Copyright and Permission Guidelines

During and After Publication
Back Matter

Credits for Adapted Tables, Figures, and Papers

References

Index

»Gather round, style hounds: the seventh edition of the American Psychological Association's Publication Manual...includes some (pretty) significant changes.« — Inside Higher Education


»One of the most popular guides for academic writing standards across the curriculum. For many editors, faculty, and students, this means mastering new rules in short order...all appearances indicate that the changes will be mostly user-friendly...The worst thing about change is often the unknown. This quick glimpse at what the APA has in store offers encouraging news about the road ahead.« — Faculty Focus

Erscheinungsdatum
Verlagsort Washington DC
Sprache englisch
Maße 178 x 254 mm
Gewicht 904 g
Einbandart gebunden
Themenwelt Schulbuch / Wörterbuch Lexikon / Chroniken
Geisteswissenschaften Psychologie
Geisteswissenschaften Sprach- / Literaturwissenschaft Literaturwissenschaft
ISBN-10 1-4338-3215-1 / 1433832151
ISBN-13 978-1-4338-3215-4 / 9781433832154
Zustand Neuware
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