This guide identifies the basic APA Style reference works and also unofficial web guides and books that provide guidance on writing papers and building bibliographic reference lists in psychology and the behavioral sciences.
Citation Mangement Tools
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RefworksRefworks is a web-based bibliography and citation manager provided by the Penn Libraries
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ZoteroA free, easy-to-use Firefox extension to help you collect, organize, and cite your research sources
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Noodle ToolsNoodleTools is a web-based research platform that assists at multiple points in the research process
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Mendeley2GB of free storage that assists with gathering, reading, and organizing research and citations.
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EndNote Basic2 GB of free storage for reference management. The University does not have a site license for EndNote. Individuals and departments may purchase copies from Penn's Computer Connection.
Recommended Web Resources
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APA Style / Purdue Online Writing LabProvides instructions and guidance for APA formatting
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APA Style BlogThe official companion to the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, Sixth Edition.
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APA Style EssentialsA 5-page document that provides a common core of elements for APA style
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APA Style Tips ChecklistCreated by Mike Strahan (2013), reviews tips and common mistakes.
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Library Resources - APA Reference Works
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Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (PRINT ONLY) by Call Number: Van Pelt Reference - Stacks. BF76.7 .P83 2020ISBN: 9781433832178Publication Date: 2019 -
Concise Guide to APA Style (PRINT ONLY) by Call Number: Van Pelt Library. BF76.7 .C66 2020ISBN: 9781433832734Publication Date: 2019 -
Reporting Qualitative Research in Psychology by Call Number: EBOOKISBN: 9781433833434Publication Date: 2020
Additional Guides to Writing
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Reporting standards for research in psychology: Why do we need them? What might they be?" American Psychologist 63, 9 (December 2008): 839-851The report presents standards for information that should be included in manuscripts reporting new data collections and meta-analyses. Rather than focus on punctuation and formatting, this report addresses report content and structure.
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How to Write an Effective Manuscript ReviewWritten by David Brainard, this 2-page document describes the importance of the editorial and review process
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How to Write a Research Report in PsychologyWritten by J. Baron (1991), this write-up includes details on the sections of a research report; general advice; and and appendix by Martin Seligman on good scientific writing
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The Psychologist's Companion by Publication Date: 2010For those who seek inspiration and guidelines for better scientific writing.
Also available in print- BF76.7 .S74 2017
