Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, Seventh Edition (2020)
Official Source for APA Style
The Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, Seventh Edition is the official source for APA Style.
Widely Adopted
With millions of copies sold worldwide in multiple languages, it is the style manual of choice for writers, researchers, editors, students, and educators in the social and behavioral sciences, natural sciences, nursing, communications, education, business, engineering, and other fields.
Authoritative and Easy to Use
Known for its authoritative, easy-to-use reference and citation system, the Publication Manual also offers guidance on choosing the headings, tables, figures, language, and tone that will result in powerful, concise, and elegant scholarly communication.
Scholarly Writing
It guides users through the scholarly writing process—from the ethics of authorship to reporting research through publication.
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It is an indispensable resource for students and professionals to achieve excellence in writing and make an impact with their work.
Full color with first-ever tabbed version
Guidelines for ethical writing and guidance on the publication process
Expanded student-specific resources; includes a sample paper
100+ new reference examples, 40+ sample tables and figures
New chapter on journal article reporting standards
Updated bias-free language guidelines; includes usage of singular “they”
One space after end punctuation!
Full Color
All formats are in full color, including the new tabbed spiral-bound version.
Easy to Navigate
Improved ease of navigation, with many additional numbered sections to help users quickly locate answers to their questions.
Best Practices
The Publication Manual (7th ed.) has been thoroughly revised and updated to reflect best practices in scholarly writing and publishing.
New Student Resources
Resources for students on writing and formatting annotated bibliographies, response papers, and other paper types as well as guidelines on citing course materials.
Accessibility Guidelines
Guidelines that support accessibility for all users, including simplified reference, in-text citation, and heading formats as well as additional font options.
New-User Content
Dedicated chapter for new users of APA Style covering paper elements and format, including sample papers for both professional authors and student writers.
Journal Article Reporting Standards
New chapter on journal article reporting standards that includes updates to reporting standards for quantitative research and the first-ever qualitative and mixed methods reporting standards in APA Style.
Bias-Free Language Guidelines
New chapter on bias-free language guidelines for writing about people with respect and inclusivity in areas including age, disability, gender, participation in research, race and ethnicity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, and intersectionality.
100+ Reference Examples
More than 100 new reference examples covering periodicals, books, audiovisual media, social media, webpages and websites, and legal resources.
40+ New Sample Tables and Figures
More than 40 new sample tables and figures, including student-friendly examples such as a correlation table and a bar chart as well as examples that show how to reproduce a table or figure from another source.
Ethics Expanded
Expanded guidance on ethical writing and publishing practices, including how to ensure the appropriate level of citation, avoid plagiarism and self-plagiarism, and navigate the publication process.
7th Edition Table of Contents
- Front Matter
- 1. Scholarly Writing and Publishing Principles
- 2. Paper Elements and Format
- 3. Journal Article Reporting Standards
- 4. Writing Style and Grammar
- 5. Bias-Free Language Guidelines
- 6. Mechanics of Style
- 7. Tables and Figures
- 8. Works Credited in the Text
- 9. Reference List
- 10. Reference Examples
- 11. Legal References
- 12. Publication Process
- Back Matter
Front Matter
List of Tables and Figures
Editorial Staff and Contributors
Acknowledgments