About This Book
Concise Guide to APA Style, 7th Edition
The Concise Guide to APA Style, 7th Edition, is an essential resource for students, instructors, and writers learning APA Style. This easy-to-use pocket guide is adapted from the seventh edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association. It provides complete guidance for new writers on effective, clear, and inclusive scholarly communication and the essentials of formatting papers and other course assignments.
Who Uses It?
Primarily, this book is used by students and instructors in various undergraduate courses, including psychology, social work, criminal justice, communications, composition, education, business, engineering, and more. It's also a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the basics of scholarly writing and publishing.
History and Editions
The seventh edition of the Concise Guide to APA Style has been thoroughly revised and updated to reflect best practices in scholarly writing and publishing. This edition includes a new chapter focused on student papers, streamlined APA Style headings and in-text citations, and a new chapter on writing style and grammar. It also features comprehensive guidelines on citation to help writers credit their sources appropriately and avoid plagiarism and self-plagiarism.
Author and Other Works
The Concise Guide to APA Style is authored by the American Psychological Association (APA). The APA is renowned for its comprehensive guides on academic writing and publishing. This particular guide is part of the APA Style Series, which includes other resources designed to help writers master the intricacies of scholarly communication.
Key Features
- Comprehensive Coverage: The guide covers a range of topics relevant to various majors and courses, including detailed explanations and examples.
- Streamlined Format: It includes streamlined APA Style headings and in-text citations, making it easier for writers to format their papers.
- Sample Materials: The guide provides sample student title pages, papers, and annotated bibliographies to help writers understand how to apply APA Style in practice.
- Bias-Free Language Guidelines: It includes the latest bias-free language guidelines to ensure inclusive and respectful writing.
- Updated Reference Templates: The guide features more than 100 new reference templates and examples, including traditional sources and modern digital sources like social media and webpages.
Detailed Information
ISBNs and Formats
- Print ISBN: 978-1-4338-3273-4
- Digital ISBNs: 978-1-4338-3276-5 (eBook), 1433832763 (eBook)
- Format: Spiral-bound, eBook
Publication Details
- Publisher: American Psychological Association
- Publication Date: December 2019
- Number of Pages: 326
- Language: English
Other Editions and Formats
- eBook: Available through VitalSource and other digital platforms.
- Rental Options: Various rental durations available from different retailers, including eCampus and VitalSource.
Related ISBNs:
- 978-1-4338-3276-5 (Digital)
- 1433832763 (Digital)
- 978-1-4338-3273-4 (Print)
This detailed information section provides a quick reference for all the available formats and sources for the Concise Guide to APA Style, 7th Edition, making it easier to find and access the book in the preferred format.