Apa Style & Citations for Dummies

Write right in for scholarly success
 
While world-renowned for the precision and clarity it lends to scholarly writing, keeping track of APA style's exacting standards can be demanding (at times even excruciating!) for initiates and seasoned writers alike. Created and governed by the American Psychological Association, it provides a universal style for formatting, citations, and footnotes in psychological research, behavioral and social science journals, and beyond. Getting up to speed is tough stuff, but once you've got it, your work will have that easy-to-follow scholarly authority that will get high marks from your professors and peers alike.
 
Your friendly, frustration-free guide for this adventure in simplifying APA style is Joe Giampalmi, who has taught more than 100 APA-style composition courses to college students. He takes the pain of following APA style away by breaking it down to its essential elements and focusing on the important stuff students encounter most. You'll work through specific, real-life examples of using APA style for psychology, criminology, business, and nursing papers. In addition to demystifying the intricacies of formatting and citation, APA Style & Citations For Dummies has got you covered in all matters of grammar and punctuation--as well as guidance on how APA style can help you negotiate issues around the ethics of authorship and the importance of word choice in reducing bias.
* Develop conciseness and clarity
* Pay attention to flow, structure, and logic in your writing
* Know when, why, how, and what to cite
* Keep your writing ethically conscious and bias-free
 
Writing in APA style is something that almost all students will need to do at some point: APA Style & Citations For Dummies is a must-have desk reference to know how to win the approval of your professors--and earn the marks you need for success!

List of contents

Introduction 1
 
Part 1: Conforming to Standards: APA and the Academic Environment 5
 
Chapter 1: Capitalizing on Consistency: APA and the Academic Classroom 7
 
Chapter 2: Updating and Debugging: APA Seventh Edition 27
 
Chapter 3: Understanding Expectations: APA and Discourse Communities 39
 
Chapter 4: Protecting Scholarship: Plagiarism 57
 
Part 2: Earning Applause: APA Writing for the Academic Audience 71
 
Chapter 5: Writing for Success: APA Writing Style 73
 
Chapter 6: Creating a Foundation: The Principal Parts of Speech, Structure, and Usage 91
 
Chapter 7: Navigating Pages: Conventions of Style 107
 
Chapter 8: Covering All Bases: Three-Level Revising 127
 
Chapter 9: Achieving Your Personal Best: Student Improvement Plan 151
 
Part 3: Practicing Safe Cites: Writing and Citing Sources 169
 
Chapter 10: Gaining Insight: To Cite or Not to Cite 171
 
Chapter 11: Preparing for Conflict: Source Engagement 191
 
Chapter 12: Formatting Last Impressions: Reference List 205
 
Part 4: Perfecting Presentation: Beginnings, Endings, and Other Writings 227
 
Chapter 13: Preparing Appetizers and Desserts: Front and Back Materials 229
 
Chapter 14: Acing a First Impression: Formatting Title Page and Page Layout 243
 
Chapter 15: Understanding First Year Writing: APA Essays and Reaction Papers 257
 
Chapter 16: Mastering Advanced Writing: APA Review of Literature 279
 
Chapter 17: Perfecting Specialized Writings: APA Reports 299
 
Part 5: The Parts of Ten 321
 
Chapter 18: Ten Priorities for Proficient Academic Writing 323
 
Chapter 19: Ten Strategies for Creative Source Engagement 331
 
Chapter 20: Ten Tips for High-Scoring Research Papers 339
 
Index 345

About the author

Joe Giampalmi, EdD, is a Hall of Fame educator with 50 years of experience. During his two decades at Rowan University, Dr. Giampalmi has taught more than 100 APA-style composition research courses. He has presented countless workshops to high school and college faculties and modeled more than 1,000 writing lessons for elementary and high school students.

Summary

Write right in for scholarly success

While world-renowned for the precision and clarity it lends to scholarly writing, keeping track of APA style's exacting standards can be demanding (at times even excruciating!) for initiates and seasoned writers alike. Created and governed by the American Psychological Association, it provides a universal style for formatting, citations, and footnotes in psychological research, behavioral and social science journals, and beyond. Getting up to speed is tough stuff, but once you've got it, your work will have that easy-to-follow scholarly authority that will get high marks from your professors and peers alike.

Your friendly, frustration-free guide for this adventure in simplifying APA style is Joe Giampalmi, who has taught more than 100 APA-style composition courses to college students. He takes the pain of following APA style away by breaking it down to its essential elements and focusing on the important stuff students encounter most. You'll work through specific, real-life examples of using APA style for psychology, criminology, business, and nursing papers. In addition to demystifying the intricacies of formatting and citation, APA Style & Citations For Dummies has got you covered in all matters of grammar and punctuation--as well as guidance on how APA style can help you negotiate issues around the ethics of authorship and the importance of word choice in reducing bias.
* Develop conciseness and clarity
* Pay attention to flow, structure, and logic in your writing
* Know when, why, how, and what to cite
* Keep your writing ethically conscious and bias-free

Writing in APA style is something that almost all students will need to do at some point: APA Style & Citations For Dummies is a must-have desk reference to know how to win the approval of your professors--and earn the marks you need for success!

Product details

• Authors: Jj Giampalmi, Joe Giampalmi
• Publisher: Wiley, John and Sons Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2020
• EAN: 9781119716440
• ISBN: 978-1-119-71644-0
• No. of pages: 384
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