Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association

Fifth edition. Includes guidelines for submitting papers electronically and online sources. New and revised guidelines for referencing electronic and online sources. New guidelines for avoiding plagiarism using up-to-date word-processing software. Improved formatting for case studies. New guidelines for presenting figures. Updates on copyright and permissions for media and patents. An expanded and improved index for quick and easy access. New reference examples for audiovisual formats. Writers, scholars, and professionals will also find articles for publication, sample letters on how to choose text, tables, or figures to present data, plus a guide to writing cover letters. Expanded guidelines on the retention of raw data for the use of shared data. Guidelines on establishing written agreements for the use of shared data. New information on the responsibilities of coauthors. New and experienced readers alike will find the Fifth Edition a complete resource for writing, presenting, or publishing with clarity and persuasiveness.