APA: The Easy Way! A Quick and Simplified Guide to the APA Writing Style

by Peggy M. Houghton, Timothy J. Houghton

This handbook is a quick and simplified guide to the APA writing style. It was developed as a condensed version of the official APA Publication Manual and designed to be utilized as a supplement to the actual guide.

The handbook is divided into three parts. Part one focuses on the mechanics of APA format as well as internal text citations; part two emphasizes the actual reference page entries; and part three provides a sample paper.

Genres: Reference, Writing, Textbooks, Psychology, Nonfiction, School, Business

60 pages, Hardcover

First published April 29, 2005

About the author

Dr. Peggy M. Houghton is a seasoned educator and academic leader with over three decades of experience in higher education, specializing in management and leadership studies. As a professor of doctoral studies at Baker College Center for Graduate Studies from 2008 to 2023, she played a pivotal role in mentoring nontraditional online doctoral students, teaching courses in leadership, research methods, doctoral writing, and literature review. Her commitment to academic excellence included serving on more than 75 dissertation committees and supporting faculty development.
Dr. Houghton has held a range of academic leadership roles at Baker College, including Department Chair of Leadership Studies, Dean and Associate Dean of Business Administration, and full-time and adjunct faculty. She has been instrumental in developing and integrating leadership curricula across the institution, recruiting and mentoring faculty, and enhancing student engagement in both traditional and remote learning environments.
She holds a PhD in Management from Walden University, a Master of Science in Administration from Central Michigan University, and a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Oakland University. A published author, she is the creator of The Easy Way! book series with XanEdu Publishing. Dr. Houghton is deeply committed to fostering purposeful, inclusive, and applied learning experiences in higher education.

Reviews

[Chad · Rating 4 out of 5]

Feel free to just punch me in the gut next time you see me for even adding this book to my list of completed books. Sure, its a helpful reference, but to add it as "read" must have been a desperate time.

[Joanna · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a really nice, simplified APA guide. Although, not too sure if its necessary with Purdue OWL being so complete and easily accessible. Maybe if your writing somewhere where you can't get internet?

[Amanda · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read through this several times during the semester and still ended up online for help. It needs more examples on internet citations and personal correspondence. Otherwise, it was very nice to have on hand as a quick reference.

[James · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is incomplete. Unless you master the APA Manual #6, you will need to hire an experienced APA editor such has myself. I have edited hundreds doctoral dissertations in APA format.

[Celia Lisset Alvarez · Rating 5 out of 5]

I taught this book for many years. It’s a real timesaver around the complexities of APA for those who want just a quick, short answer to common questions.

[Catherine Gilstein · Rating 5 out of 5]

A must have for APA writing.

[Kendall Mayo · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not bad, but needs updated

[Katy Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have spent all summer reading and re-reading this book. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone who reads for pleasure. If you find yourself enrolled in a university that requires APA6, well don't leave home without it!

[Gina · Rating 4 out of 5]

Easy to read and helpful!

[John Holloway · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nice portable reference for citing articles in APA style. Quick and easy: It's mostly all there.

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Helpful, but obviously boring

[Erica Ulrich]

Helped with school papers.

[Nico Meyering · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's like using the Internet to cite your sources, but in purple.