With over 15 million sales worldwide, the official guide to APA writing style provides a practical guide to the internationally established APA writing style, aiming to help you write clearly and accurately in your publications and papers across all scientific fields while avoiding biases.

The Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association is the official set of rules governing APA writing style. It is the handbook preferred by authors, researchers, editors, students, and academics working in the fields of social and behavioral sciences, natural sciences, nursing, communication, education, business, engineering, and many other areas.

The Publication Manual is distinguished by its valid and user-friendly system of citations and references it has established. It includes advice on selecting appropriate headings and expressions, the correct style for tables and figures, as well as the appropriate tone for the clear and concise communication of ideas and meanings.

It guides readers-users through the entire process of academic writing – from the ethics of writing to the ways of citing and publishing research findings. The manual is a valuable tool for academics, students, and professionals who want to produce substantive work.

WHAT THIS VALUABLE MANUAL OFFERS

Practical tips on writing and formatting citations, response papers, and other types of assignments, as well as guidelines for citing course materials. Samples of published papers useful for both students and professional writers.

Chapters focusing on the reference standards for articles in scientific journals, avoiding biases in writing, as well as legal citations. More than 100 examples of bibliographic references, covering periodicals, books, audiovisual materials, social media, websites, and other sources.

Over 40 samples of tables and figures. Accessibility guidelines for all readers-users, such as simplified bibliographic references, in-text citations, title formatting, and typographic and font options.