Writing for the behavioral and social sciences. Types of articles ; Ethical and legal standards in publishing ; Ensuring the accuracy of scientific knowledge ; Protecting the rights and welfare of research participants ; Protecting intellectual property rights
Manuscript structure and content. Journal article reporting standards ; Manuscript elements ; Sample papers
Writing clearly and concisely. Organization ; Writing style ; Reducing bias in language ; General guidelines for reducing bias ; Reducing bias by topic ; Grammar and usage
Mechanics of style. Punctuation ; Spelling ; Capitalization ; Italics ; Abbreviations ; Numbers ; Metrication ; Statistical and mathematical copy ; Equations
Displaying results. General guidance on table and figures ; Tables ; Figures ; Presenting electrophysiological, radiological, and other biological data
Crediting sources. When to cite ; Quoting and paraphrasing ; Citing references in text ; Reference list ; Reference components
Reference examples. Types and variations ; Examples by type ; Appendix 7-1: References to legal materials
Publication process. Editorial process ; Author responsibilities
Appendix: Journal article reporting standards (JARS), Meta-analysis reporting standards (MARS), and flow of participants through each stage of an experiment or quasi-experiment.
Content and organization of a manuscript
Expressing ideas and reducing bias in language
Manuscript preparation and sample papers to be submitted for publication
Material other than journal articles
Manuscript acceptance and production
Journals program of the American Psychological Association
Appendix A: Checklist for manuscript submission
Appendix B: Checklist for transmitting accepted manuscripts for electronic production
Appendix C: Ethical standards for the reporting and publishing of scientific information
Appendix D: References to legal materials
Appendix E: Sample cover letter.
