APA style is a format for academic documents such as journal articles and books. It is modified in the American Psychological Association (APA) style guide, titled the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association. The APA states that the guidelines were developed "to assist reading comprehension in the social and behavioral sciences, for clarity of communication."
Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 7th Edition by
The Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, Seventh Edition, is the official source for APA Style. It guides users through the scholarly writing process--from the ethics of authorship to reporting research through publication. The seventh edition has been revised to reflect best practices in scholarly writing and publishing. Included are:
• Resources for students on writing and formatting annotated bibliographies, response papers, and other paper types
• Sample papers for both professional authors and student writers
• New chapter on journal article reporting standards
• Updated chapter on bias-free language guidelines for writing about people with respect and inclusivity
• Updated style guidelines for scholarly writing, including punctuation, italics, capitalization, abbreviations, and numbers
• Expanded guidance on ethical writing and publishing practices, including how to ensure the appropriate level of citation, avoid plagiarism and self-plagiarism, and navigate the publication process.
• Guidelines that support accessibility for all users, including simplified reference, in-text citation, and heading formats as well as additional font options
Cryptids are animals whose existence is disputed.(Hurn, 2016, p. 1) Nessie is one example.(Cray, 1959, p. 258) Bigfoot is another cryptid.(Westrum, 1980, p. 27)
References
Cray, E. (1959). Loch Ness Monster. Western Folklore, 18(3), 258–259. https://doi.org/10.2307/1497725
Hurn, S. (Ed.). (2016). Anthropology and Cryptozoology: Exploring Encounters with Mysterious Creatures. Routledge. http://www.myilibrary.com?id=968086
Westrum, R. (1980). Sasquatch and Scientists: Reporting Scientific Anomalies. In M. M. Halpin & M. M. Ames (Eds.), Manlike Monsters on Trial: Early Records and Modern Evidence (pp. 27–36). University of British Columbia Press. https://doi.org/10.59962/9780774857857-006
Title: Anthropology and Cryptozoology: Exploring Encounters with Mysterious Creatures
Editor: Samantha Hurn
Publisher: Routledge
Place of Publication: New York
Date of Publication: 2016
Chapter Title: Sasquatch and Scientists: Reporting Scientific Anomalies
Chapter Author: Ron Westrum
Book Title: Manlike Monsters on Trial: Early Records and Modern Evidence
Book Editors: Marjorie M. Halpin and Michael M. Ames
Publisher: University of British Columbia Press
Place of Publication: Vancouver, BC
Date of Publication: 1980
Pages: 27-36
Article Title: Loch Ness Monster
Author: Ed Cray
Journal Title: Western Folklore
Volume: 18
Issue: 3
Date: 1959
Pages: 258-259
