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

APA editorial style

Reference list

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.