APA: The Easy Way! (Paperback)

by Peggy M. Houghton (Author), Timothy J. Houghton (Author) "The following are specific instructions on how to set up a document for APA format using Microsoft Word..." (more)
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Product Description
This handbook is a quick and simplified guide to the APA writing style. It was developed as a condensed version of the official APA Publication Manual and designed to be utilized as a supplement to the actual guide.

The handbook is divided into three parts. Part one focuses on the mechanics of APA format as well as internal text citations; part two emphasizes the actual reference page entries; and part three provides a sample paper.

Product Details

• Paperback: 60 pages
• Publisher: Baker College; Revised edition (April 29, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0923568557
• ISBN-13: 978-0923568559
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.3 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (113 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #952 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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92 of 96 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Simplifies the Anguish of APA, September 11, 2005

By	D. Fronckowiak "Fronckobilly" (Atsugi, Japan) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

No one can ever rationalize the logic in using APA style in areas other than the Psychological Sciences. Yet there we are, those of use whose studies have little or nothing to do with this area of study. In this regard the APA The Easy Way is a godsend. It takes the pain of dealing with the APA Manual, cuts through the BS and tells you the "meat" of what you really need to know to conform to this style of writing. It could definitely use some more sample papers. It would help to make comprehending the style easier if you could see it used is someone's work. Additionally, it would help immensely if it quoted the page numbers in the actual APA Manual from where each area addressed was taken from. This would help just in case you are challenged to provide a specific reference from where you followed APA formatting. All-in-all a very simple and easy-to-use guide that helps take the sting out of writing APA style.

52 of 53 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of my best investments ... ever, March 17, 2006

By	Darryl E. Cloud (Ohio) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I purchased this book as an afterthought, but after reading the first three of four pages, it bacame one of my best investments. Ms. Houghton takes the reader step by step in setting your computer up in APA Style, then the remainder of the book is a quick reference for some of the most frequently used information. It's compact and now rides in my briefcase all of the time. I have several other learners at my workplace and they now have order copies as well.

34 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent... makes APA style relatively pain free!, May 26, 2007

By	Patrick D. Goonan "www.meaningful-life.us" (Pleasanton, CA) - See all my reviews (TOP 50 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

This is a great little book that summarizes the most important aspects of APA style. It is concise and easy to follow with just enough examples. I highly recommend you start here before buying the style guide which is more difficult to follow. If you do buy the style guide, get this book to work with and the larger more complicated books as a general reference. There are also many free online resources for APA style and some of them are excellent.