
This section shares both general guidance on how to reduce bias, as well as specific recommendations for reducing bias by topic. The APA emphasizes an avoidance of bias in writing. This chapter can help writers create more effective and powerful pieces. Information on grammar like appropriate verb tense is also included. To help with clear communication, this section aims to provide guidance on effective scholarly writing. Practical guidelines make the process transparent for the readers as well, and this chapter contains the guidance. Reporting standards are guidelines to help authors make their research clear and accurate. Section 3: Journal Article Reporting Standards Consistency allows readers of APA papers to focus on content rather than presentation. This section goes over the elements of a paper including examples. These standards involve ensuring the accuracy of findings, protecting research participants, and protecting intellectual property rights. This section also discusses the ethical, legal, and professional standards in publishing. This section introduces the different types of articles, including quantitative and qualitative reviews, as well as student papers. Section 1: Scholarly Writing and Publishing Principles The Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association is broken down into twelve parts covering all aspects of publishing. Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association Undergraduate Research Services (The SEAM).Borrowing From Another Library & Document Delivery.Special Collections & University Archives.
