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When was the first edition of the APA Publication Manual published?
When was the first edition of the APA Publication Manual published?
Which field of study commonly uses APA style for citing sources?
Which field of study commonly uses APA style for citing sources?
How many revisions has the APA Publication Manual gone through?
How many revisions has the APA Publication Manual gone through?
What was the purpose of developing the APA guidelines?
What was the purpose of developing the APA guidelines?
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In APA style, how should a writer cite a reference within the text?
In APA style, how should a writer cite a reference within the text?
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What should be included in the APA reference list?
What should be included in the APA reference list?
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When should a reference be included in the APA reference list?
When should a reference be included in the APA reference list?
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What should be used if a source is undated in the APA reference list?
What should be used if a source is undated in the APA reference list?
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According to the seventh edition of APA, what should be included if a DOI is assigned to a work?
According to the seventh edition of APA, what should be included if a DOI is assigned to a work?
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In the APA reference list, when is it not necessary to provide the publisher's location when citing a book?
In the APA reference list, when is it not necessary to provide the publisher's location when citing a book?
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According to the seventh edition of APA, when is the issue number of a journal always listed in a reference citation?
According to the seventh edition of APA, when is the issue number of a journal always listed in a reference citation?
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In the APA reference list, what should be included for online items that do not have a DOI but have a working URL?
In the APA reference list, what should be included for online items that do not have a DOI but have a working URL?
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What was the publication date of the seventh edition of the APA Publication Manual?
What was the publication date of the seventh edition of the APA Publication Manual?
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What does the APA format aim to achieve for the reader?
What does the APA format aim to achieve for the reader?
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What kind of citation system does APA Style use in the text?
What kind of citation system does APA Style use in the text?
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What did the 'Guidelines for Nonsexist Language in APA Journals' provide?
What did the 'Guidelines for Nonsexist Language in APA Journals' provide?
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What was a notable feature of the sixth edition of the APA Publication Manual?
What was a notable feature of the sixth edition of the APA Publication Manual?
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What is a focus of the seventh edition of the APA Publication Manual?
What is a focus of the seventh edition of the APA Publication Manual?
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What are the three levels of specification for APA-style research papers?
What are the three levels of specification for APA-style research papers?
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What influenced the development of the APA Publication Manual?
What influenced the development of the APA Publication Manual?
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What resources were included in the seventh edition of the Publication Manual?
What resources were included in the seventh edition of the Publication Manual?
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What happened to errors in the first printing of the sixth edition of the APA Publication Manual?
What happened to errors in the first printing of the sixth edition of the APA Publication Manual?
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What additional resources does APA provide since the seventh edition?
What additional resources does APA provide since the seventh edition?
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What was the duration of the sixth edition's effectiveness?
What was the duration of the sixth edition's effectiveness?
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Study Notes
APA Publication Manual Overview
- The APA Publication Manual has evolved from guidelines to a manual with explicit prescriptions for acceptable work.
- The manual has been influenced by behaviorist field leaders and continues to foster that ideology.
- The "Guidelines for Nonsexist Language in APA Journals" provided practical alternatives to sexist language.
- The APA format aims to make arguments clear and simple for the reader.
- APA-style research papers have 3 levels of specification: organization, writing style, and mechanics.
- The seventh edition of the Publication Manual was published in October 2019.
- The seventh edition includes new resources for students and updated journal article reporting standards.
- The manual addresses accessibility for people with disabilities for the first time.
- The sixth edition was in effect from 2009 to 2019 and had a style website and APA Style Blog.
- Errors in the first printing of the sixth edition attracted significant attention and were corrected.
- APA Style uses an author–date reference citation system in the text with an accompanying reference list.
- Since the seventh edition, APA also provides an APA Style website and APA Style blog to help people with APA style and answer common questions.
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Test your knowledge of the APA Publication Manual with this quiz. Explore the evolution of the manual, its influence, guidelines for nonsexist language, and the key features of the seventh edition. From formatting to citation systems, assess your understanding of APA style and its resources.
