04823cam a2200457 a 4500 107244 107244 BJBSDDR 20230411085758.0 ta 090313s2010 dcua b 001 0 eng 9781433805592 1433805596 9781433805615 (softcover) 1433805618 (softcover) 9781433805622 (spiral bound) 1433805626 (spiral bound) DLC DLC spa spa R BF 76.7 P976 2010 808/.06615 American Psychological Association Publication manual of the American Psychological Association / American Psychological Association Also known as: APA style guide 6th ed. Washington, DC : American Psychological Association, c2010. xviii, 272 p. : ill. ; 26 cm. Includes bibliographical references (p. 255-257) and index. 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. 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. Psychology Authorship Handbooks, manuals, etc. Social sciences Authorship Handbooks, manuals, etc. Psychological literature Publishing Handbooks, manuals, etc. Social science literature Publishing Handbooks, manuals, etc. Psicología Arte de escribir Manuales. 1420 Ciencias sociales Arte de escribir Manuales. 3579 Literatura psicológica Publicaciones Manuales. 5784 Literatura en ciencias sociales Publicaciones Manuales. 5785 American Psychological Association 5783 APA publication manual. lcc BK PP 0 0 0 0 REF BJB BJB REF 2023-04-11 0 R BF 76.7 P976 2010 00000106638 2019-02-17 00:00:00 1 2019-02-17 BK