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This book is for those who do higher educational writing. I find it a little overwhelming with the exact explanation of how the APA demands their writing structure. The tabs are good guide labels for easy access to finding the section that is needed to apply the information needed in the course of writing a paper in APA format. With all this in mind APA publications manual is well written, and I love the easy tabs to find specific locations of the text. This book is a guide to finding writings skills, but I find it more useful to look at direct guidelines that I can see. I am a more hands on person, and this book illustrates the ideas that are needed in producing a well written publication. I would consider the text for a class, but I would prefer the instruction have more visuals for people that need visionary instruction.Read full review
Let me start by admitting that I hate the APA style. It is not as easy to use as the MLA style. Most professors are perfectly happy with the MLA style. However, eventually you'll run into some type "A" professor, who'll insist on your using the APA style. Don't bother arguing with them, just buy the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association. While not as easy to use as the MLA manual, it's clear enough to get you through the course with a good grade on your research paper.
This book was required by a class I am taking at the graduate level. It is informative, well-written and helpful. I have had to learn to use the index, however, as it seems like the information I need is not readily accessible from the index. For example, looking up how to cite references in a text is found is several different places and time consuming. I do feel that any information you could possibly need is in this book; you just have to dig a bit to get to it.
This book is necessary in a Master's Degree Program. Quite honestly, it is faster looking the info up online, but the book is going to be your best source for reference citations, etc. Now, if you could sell the time it takes to read the book and master the APA style, rather than constructing papers, that would be great. This is a great gift idea for a college or graduate student. Gotta go, more papers due!
This book covers psychology and behavioral sciences. Most online sources have been updated with electronic guidelines and examples. Submitting papers electronically, word processing software, case study presentation, construction of tables and lots more to read about inside this 5th edition copy. 439 pages inside book will help many educators, students, economics, nursing, social work in a functional fundamental. Book has 5 ***** rating from what I learned and read. I'm an author and publisher, I learned easy access plus writer guidelines. Coauthors are plain script inside this book, sample letters & submitting articles, establishing written agreements. That's why title of book is called Publication Manual. I highly recommend book to anyone who is in need. Opinion states American Psychological Association for learning, I say this book can aid to anything of publication periodRead full review
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