Publication manual of the American Psychological Association.

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Edition:4th ed.
Imprint:Washington, DC : American Psychological Association, 1994.
Description:xxxii, 368 p. ; 26 cm.
Language:English
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Format: Print Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/1629190
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Other authors / contributors:American Psychological Association
ISBN:1557982430 (alk. paper)
1557982414 (pbk. : alk. paper)
Notes:Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of Contents:
  • List of Tables, Table Examples, Figures, and Figure Examples
  • Preface
  • Introduction
  • Organization of the Fifth Edition
  • Specific Style Changes in the Fifth Edition
  • How to Use the Publication Manual
  • 1. Content and Organization of a Manuscript
  • Quality of Content
  • Characteristics of Articles
  • Parts of a Manuscript
  • Quality of Presentation
  • 2. Expressing Ideas and Reducing Bias in Language
  • Writing Style
  • Grammar
  • Guidelines to Reduce Bias in Language
  • 3. APA Editorial Style
  • Punctuation
  • Spelling
  • Capitalization
  • Italics
  • Abbreviations
  • Headings and Series
  • Quotations
  • Numbers
  • Metrication
  • Statistical and Mathematical Copy
  • Tables
  • Figures
  • Footnotes and Notes
  • Appendixes
  • Reference Citations in Text
  • 4. Reference List
  • 5. Manuscript Preparation and Sample Papers to be Submitted for Publication
  • The Author's Responsibilities
  • General Instructions for Preparing the Paper Manuscript
  • Instructions for Typing the Parts of a Manuscript
  • Sample Paper and Outlines
  • 6. Material Other Than Journal Articles
  • Theses, Dissertations, and Student Papers
  • Converting the Dissertation Into a Journal Article
  • Material for Oral Presentation
  • Material Published in Abbreviated Form
  • 7. Manuscript Acceptance and Production
  • Transmitting the Accepted Manuscript for Production
  • Reviewing the Copyedited Manuscript
  • Proofreading
  • After the Article is Published
  • 8. Journals Program of the American Psychological Association
  • Policies Governing the Journals
  • Editorial Management of Manuscripts
  • 9. Bibliography
  • Appendix A. Checklist for Manuscript Submission
  • Format
  • Title Page and Abstract
  • Paragraphs and Headings
  • Abbreviations
  • Mathematics and Statistics
  • Units of Measurement
  • References
  • Notes and Footnotes
  • Tables and Figures
  • Copyright and Quotations
  • Submitting the Manuscript
  • Note to Students
  • Appendix B. Checklist for Transmitting Accepted Manuscripts for Electronic Production
  • Preparing the Electronic File
  • Appendix C. Ethical Standards for the Reporting and Publishing of Scientific Information
  • Appendix D. References to Legal Materials
  • Appendix E. Sample Cover Letter
  • Index