The 2001 edition of APA's Publication Manual is available. 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 available. It has been improved and updated for the new edition.

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

• the latest guidelines and examples for referencing electronic and online sources
• new and revised guidelines for transmitting papers electronically
• improved guidelines for avoiding plagiarism
• simplified formatting guidelines for writers using up-to-date word-processing software
• all new guidelines for presenting case studies
• improved guidelines for the construction of tables
• updates on copyright and permissions issues for writers
• new reference examples for audiovisual media and patents
• new 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
• new advice on establishing writing agreements for the use of shared data
• new information on the responsibilities of coauthors

More details on changes in the fifth edition

About the Publication Manual
Publication Manual Table of Contents
Electronic References
Who Uses APA Style

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