(based on the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association)

Background of the Publication Manual

In 1929, the American Psychological Association (APA) published an article outlining its recommended form for manuscripts submitted to psychological journals. The actual title Publication Manual was first used in 1952. The fifth edition (2001) defines the standard for articles published in more than one thousand journals in psychology, the behavioral sciences, nursing, and personnel administration. According to the APA, their website at www.apastyle.org provides updates on changes affecting style, policies, and procedures.

Location of the Publication Manual in the MTC Library

A copy of the Publication Manual is kept at the Reference Desk in the MTC Library. The call number is Ref BF 76.7 .P83 2001
There are also circulating copies of the Publication Manual in the regular collection under the call number BF 76.7 .P83 2001

Location of the Publication Manual on the Web

The website at http://www.apastyle.apa.org does not give much information about citing books and periodicals, but there is a helpful section on citing electronic and internet sources under
     >>Electronic References
         >>Electronic Media and URL's