An EasyGuide to APA Style

by Beth M. Schwartz, R. Eric Landrum, Regan A. R. Gurung

This clear and concise book demystifies the process of writing in APA style and format.

Fully updated with content from the Seventh Edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Associatio n, An EasyGuide to APA Style, Fourth Edition identifies common APA style and formatting mistakes, how to avoid them, and helps students become better writers and communicators of psychological science. Written in a conversational style to make the task of learning how to write more enjoyable, this guide helps students navigate the maze of rules in the APA Publication Manual and become proficient in learning the fine points of APA style. Providing detailed examples and complete sample student papers that conform to APA format, the authors illustrate not only how to write using APA style, but also what writing in APA style really looks like when papers are complete.

Genres: Nonfiction, Psychology

296 pages, Spiral-bound

First published March 1, 2011

Reviews

[p roper · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not a book I would have chosen to read; I thought I pretty much knew everything there was to know about APA style. Well, not really, but I do know how to use Perdue OWL. Still, it has bits of humor now and again and sometimes it's nice to have a hard copy when you are attempting to write a paper and your internet is acting up because it's a cloudy night.

[Karla · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not bad but there are betters out there
Borrow this from the library before you buy
Try Purdue owl too

[Kathee · Rating 4 out of 5]

Although hardly scintillating reading, this guide did provide some insight into what APA Style requires with comfortable flow and good humor.