Publication manual of the American Psychological Association 6th ed.
Alternate Title: APA manual
Contributor: American Psychological Association
Résumé: The style manual most used by writers, editors, educators, professionals and students in psychology, the behavioral sciences, sociology, nursing, social work, business, economics, criminology, 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, this manual offers an authoritative 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. Contains current technological tools and contemporary language issues and publishing standards.
Contents:
- Writing for the behavioral and social sciences
- Manuscript structure and content
- Writing clearly and concisely
- The mechanics of style
- Displaying results
- Crediting sources
- Reference examples
- The publication process.
Original Publisher: Washington, D.C. : American Psychological Association, c2010
, Vancouver, B.C.
, Crane Library
Language(s): English
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American Psychological Association
Abstract
The style manual most used by writers, editors, educators, professionals and students in psychology, the behavioral sciences, sociology, nursing, social work, business, economics, criminology, 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, this manual offers an authoritative 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. Contains current technological tools and contemporary language issues and publishing standards.
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Washington, D.C. : American Psychological Association, c2010
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