In addition to providing guidance on grammar, the mechanics of writing, and APA style, this manual offers an authoritative reference and citation system. It also covers the treatment of numbers, metrication, statistical and mathematical data, tables and figures for use in writing, reports or presentations. This new edition has been updated to include: guidelines and examples for referencing electronic and online sources; avoiding plagiarism; presenting case studies and the construction of tables; copyright and permissions issues for writers; and reference examples for audiovisual media and patents. Writers, scholars and professionals will also find guidelines on how to choose text, tables or figures to present data, writing cover letters, the retention of raw data and on establishing written agreements for the use of shared data.
- ISBN10 1557987904
- ISBN13 9781557987907
- Publish Date 1 January 2001
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 20 May 2009
- Publish Country US
- Imprint American Psychological Association
- Edition 5th edition
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 400
- Language English