APA Essentials, 7th Edition
Style, Formatting, and Grammar
(First Edition)
©2024, 290 pages
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This book walks writers through the basics and gives quick tips for APA style, formatting, and citation as well as gender-neutral pronouns and unbiased language. Author Dona J. Young incorporates a reader-friendly approach: students readily connect with the conversational tone and clear examples that ease them into learning APA 7 style and bringing their writing to a higher level.
As well as highlighting changes adopted in the 7th edition of APA (2020), this resource also covers essentials of academic, evidence-based writing: as pre-work for writing a literature review, it guides learners through the process of composing an effective thesis, introductory paragraph, annotated bibliography, and abstract. In addition, writers build editing skills by reviewing comma and semicolon usage, pronoun viewpoint, active voice, and capitalization (sentence and title case).
Numerous examples of APA use are set off from the narrative to give readers quick access to them. Additional features include sample papers in APA style and a glossary of terms. Each chapter contains a short interactive activity to improve writing process, style, and skills.
Designed to get readers on a path to using APA that brings them success, this supplementary text could be used in any course in education, psychology, health care sciences (nursing), and social sciences at both the undergraduate and graduate level.
As well as highlighting changes adopted in the 7th edition of APA (2020), this resource also covers essentials of academic, evidence-based writing: as pre-work for writing a literature review, it guides learners through the process of composing an effective thesis, introductory paragraph, annotated bibliography, and abstract. In addition, writers build editing skills by reviewing comma and semicolon usage, pronoun viewpoint, active voice, and capitalization (sentence and title case).
Numerous examples of APA use are set off from the narrative to give readers quick access to them. Additional features include sample papers in APA style and a glossary of terms. Each chapter contains a short interactive activity to improve writing process, style, and skills.
Designed to get readers on a path to using APA that brings them success, this supplementary text could be used in any course in education, psychology, health care sciences (nursing), and social sciences at both the undergraduate and graduate level.
Dona J. Young teaches professional writing at Indiana University Northwest and also designs and facilitates corporate training programs. She has been a speaker at numerous conferences and conducted training programs throughout the country. She holds a B.A. from Northern Illinois University and an M.A. from The University of Chicago. Young also earned a certificate from the Teacher Education Program at The Chicago Institute for Psychoanalysis, focusing on the emotional aspects of learning.
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"Clear, concise, and easy to reference, APA Essentials is a natural companion to the official manual from the American Psychological Association. The screenshots are very helpful for formatting on a word processing program, and the sample writing provides real world examples to use right away. Young’s tips on writing style in APA are conversational in tone, which makes for an easier read. Recommended to use at all levels from undergraduate science research methodology classes to dissertations."
Nicholas A. Casas, Assistant Librarian for Teaching & Learning, Indiana University Northwest
“As a recent college graduate, I just read the APA Essentials, 7th Edition by Dona J. Young which I think is a great guide for students needing to learn APA style for their papers. The book is divided into clear sections that cover everything from formatting to grammar rules. It starts with the basics of APA citation style and guides you through writing and editing your paper. Each chapter includes helpful tips and examples, making it easy to follow along.
The author uses simple language and includes quizzes and exercises to help you practice what you've learned. One of the best parts is the advice on using gender-neutral pronouns and inclusive language. I think this book is perfect for college students who want to improve their academic writing and ensure their work meets APA standards. It's a valuable resource for anyone new to APA style.”
Hassan Ali, recent college graduate
"APA Essentials is well written and easy to follow along with clear points. The examples I completed were helpful. The examples were also laid out well and not confusing. Overall, I think this is a well-crafted book and will be beneficial for students to have. Great job."
Hailey Moore, student
Nicholas A. Casas, Assistant Librarian for Teaching & Learning, Indiana University Northwest
“As a recent college graduate, I just read the APA Essentials, 7th Edition by Dona J. Young which I think is a great guide for students needing to learn APA style for their papers. The book is divided into clear sections that cover everything from formatting to grammar rules. It starts with the basics of APA citation style and guides you through writing and editing your paper. Each chapter includes helpful tips and examples, making it easy to follow along.
The author uses simple language and includes quizzes and exercises to help you practice what you've learned. One of the best parts is the advice on using gender-neutral pronouns and inclusive language. I think this book is perfect for college students who want to improve their academic writing and ensure their work meets APA standards. It's a valuable resource for anyone new to APA style.”
Hassan Ali, recent college graduate
"APA Essentials is well written and easy to follow along with clear points. The examples I completed were helpful. The examples were also laid out well and not confusing. Overall, I think this is a well-crafted book and will be beneficial for students to have. Great job."
Hailey Moore, student
