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An EasyGuide to APA Style
Fifth Edition
- R. Eric Landrum - Boise State University, USA
- Regan A. R. Gurung - Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, USA
Series:
EasyGuide Series
EasyGuide Series
January 2026 | 296 pages | SAGE Publications, Inc
Your Clear Path to Mastering APA Style
This accessible and student-focused guide demystifies APA Style and formatting, making it easier than ever to write with confidence. Fully aligned with the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, Seventh Edition, this updated guide is designed to help students avoid common mistakes and apply APA rules accurately and efficiently.
Written in a conversational tone, the guide includes real-world examples, an annotated sample student paper, and practical tips that simplify even the most complex APA guidelines. Whether used alongside the Publication Manual or on its own, An EasyGuide to APA Style, Fifth Edition helps students quickly become proficient in APA Style.
This accessible and student-focused guide demystifies APA Style and formatting, making it easier than ever to write with confidence. Fully aligned with the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, Seventh Edition, this updated guide is designed to help students avoid common mistakes and apply APA rules accurately and efficiently.
Written in a conversational tone, the guide includes real-world examples, an annotated sample student paper, and practical tips that simplify even the most complex APA guidelines. Whether used alongside the Publication Manual or on its own, An EasyGuide to APA Style, Fifth Edition helps students quickly become proficient in APA Style.
Preface
About the Authors
Section I • Overview
Chapter 1 • APA Style Versus Format: Why It Matters to Your Audience and Why It Should Matter to You
Chapter 2 • Your Visual Table of Contents QuickFinder
Section II • Writing With (APA) Style: BIG-PICTURE ITEMS
Chapter 3 • General Writing Tips Specific to APA Style: General Bare-Bones Fundamentals
Chapter 4 • A Quick Grammar Summary for APA-Style Writing
Chapter 5 • Plagiarism and How to Avoid It: Thou Shalt Not Steal (or Be Lazy)
Chapter 6 • Avoiding Biased Language
Section III • Writing With (APA) Style: GETTING DOWN TO BUSINESS
Chapter 7 • Writing Your Introduction: Tying the Story All Together
Chapter 8 • Citing Sources in Text: Whodunit (or Said It)?
Chapter 9 • A Step-by-Step Playbook of Your Method: How, What, When, Who, and Where?
Chapter 10 • Writing About Statistics and Associated Fun: How Did It All Turn Out?
Chapter 11 • Writing Your Discussion: It’s a Wrap
Chapter 12 • Everybody Needs References
Section IV • Presenting Your Work in APA Format
Chapter 13 • The Numbers Game: How to Write Numbers (and When the Rules Change)
Chapter 14 • Formatting: Organizing, Headings, and Making Your Work Look Good to Print
Chapter 15 • Table That Motion: The Special Challenges of Tables and Figures
Chapter 16 • Make Microsoft Word Work for You: APA Formatting
Section V • Some Nitty-Gritty Details
Chapter 17 • Making a List, No Apps Required: Enumeration and Seriation
Chapter 18 • Abbreviations, Signs, Symbols, and Punctuation: The Details Can Matter: Emoji This!
Section VI • In Closing: IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS
Chapter 19 • Using Rubrics: Knowing What It Means to Write a Good Paper
Chapter 20 • Proofreading the Entire Paper: Get It Right!
Chapter 21 • How to Avoid the Most Common Mistakes: All Together Now
Appendix A: APA Style and Format Checklist
References
Index
A highly engaging, carefully presented overview of APA. Applicable to experts as much as beginners.
Jacksonville University
Pre-Revision Review
Overall, I LOVE this book. It's a little easier to navigate than OWL and is very concise in presentation.
Florida Institute of Technology
Pre-Revision Review
This is a book that helps students become acquainted with APA style in a brief, easy-to-use format.
Amridge University
Pre-Revision Review