APA released the fifth edition of the Publication Manual in 2001. Find out complete details of all the changes in the fifth edition (or see below for a general overview).

An updated version of the popular electronic companion to the Publication Manual, APA-Style Helper 5.1, is also now available. It has been improved and updated for the fifth edition.

The fifth edition of the Publication Manual has been revised and updated to include:

• guidelines and examples for referencing electronic and online sources
• guidelines for transmitting papers electronically
• improved guidelines for avoiding plagiarism
• simplified formatting guidelines for writers using word-processing software
• guidelines for presenting case studies
• improved guidelines for the construction of tables
• updates on copyright and permissions issues for writers
• reference examples for audiovisual media and patents
• guidelines on how to choose text, tables, or figures to present data
• guidelines for writing cover letters for submitting articles for publications, plus a sample letter
• expanded guidelines on the retention of raw data
• advice on establishing writing agreements for the use of shared data
• information on the responsibilities of coauthors

More details on changes in the fifth edition
Publication Manual, Fifth Edition Reprint Corrections (PDF:35KB)