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List of Tables, Table Examples, Figures, and Figure Examples
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XV |
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Preface
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XIX |
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Introduction
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XXIII |
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Organization of the Fifth Edition
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XXIV |
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Specific Style Changes in the Fifth Edition
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XXVI |
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How to Use the Publication Manual
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Content and Organization of a Manuscript
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Quality of Content
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Characteristics of Articles
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Parts of a Manuscript
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Quality of Presentation
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Expressing Ideas and Reducing Bias in Language
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Writing Style
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Grammar
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Guidelines to Reduce Bias in Language
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APA Editorial Style
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Punctuation
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Spelling
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Capitalization
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Italics
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Abbreviations
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Headings and Series
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Quotations
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Numbers
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Metrication
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Statistical and Mathematical Copy
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Tables
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Figures
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Footnotes and Notes
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Appendixes
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Reference Citations in Text
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Reference List
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Manuscript Preparation and Sample Papers to be Submitted for Publication
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The Author's Responsibilities
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General Instructions for Preparing the Paper Manuscript
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Instructions for Typing the Parts of a Manuscript
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Sample Paper and Outlines
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Material Other Than Journal Articles
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Theses, Dissertations, and Student Papers
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Converting the Dissertation Into a Journal Article
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Material for Oral Presentation
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Material Published in Abbreviated Form
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Manuscript Acceptance and Production
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Transmitting the Accepted Manuscript for Production
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Reviewing the Copyedited Manuscript
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Proofreading
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After the Article is Published
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Journals Program of the American Psychological Association
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Policies Governing the Journals
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Editorial Management of Manuscripts
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Bibliography
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Appendix A
Checklist for Manuscript Submission
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Format
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Title Page and Abstract
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Paragraphs and Headings
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Abbreviations
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Mathematics and Statistics
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Units of Measurement
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References
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Notes and Footnotes
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Tables and Figures
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Copyright and Quotations
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Submitting the Manuscript
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Note to Students
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Appendix B
Checklist for Transmitting Accepted Manuscripts for Electronic Production
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Preparing the Electronic File
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Appendix C
Ethical Standards for the Reporting and Publishing of Scientific Information
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Appendix D
References to Legal Materials
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Appendix E
Sample Cover Letter
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Index
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