APA Style & Citations for Dummies - Annotated by Joe Giampalmi (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>The detailed writing style required by the American Psychological Association provides consistency in research writing across the behavioral and social sciences. That said, it can also cause headaches for novices and veterans alike. This handy guide uses a friendly approach to explain the essential elements of APA style in plain English, with specific examples you're likely to encounter.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><b>Write right in for scholarly success </b></p> <p>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.</p> <p>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, <i>APA Style & Citations For Dummies</i> 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.</p> <ul> <li>Develop conciseness and clarity</li> <li>Pay attention to flow, structure, and logic in your writing</li> <li>Know when, why, how, and what to cite</li> <li>Keep your writing ethically conscious and bias-free</li> </ul> <p>Writing in APA style is something that almost all students will need to do at some point: <i>APA Style & Citations For Dummies</i> is a must-have desk reference to know how to win the approval of your professors--and earn the marks you need for success!</p><p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br><p><b>Master APA Style<sup>(R) </sup> so you can write right</b></p><p>The detailed writing style required by the American Psychological Association provides consistency in research writing across the behavioral and social sciences. That said, it can also cause headaches for novices and veterans alike. This handy guide uses a friendly approach to explain the essential elements of APA style in plain English, with specific examples you're likely to encounter. It covers formatting, citation, grammar, punctuation, and so much more, and even shows how APA style can help you resolve issues.</p><p><b>Inside. . .</b></p><ul><li>APA in the classroom</li><li>Writing for academic success</li><li>Plagiarism protection strategies</li><li>An approach for revising</li><li>A guide to front & back matter</li><li>Important formatting guidelines</li><li>First-year APA essays</li><li>APA report writing</li></ul><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p><b>Joe Giampalmi, EdD, </b> 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.</p>
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