
The seventh edition has been thoroughly revised and updated to reflect best practices in scholarly writing and publishing.

The seventh edition is an indispensable resource for students and professionals to achieve excellence in writing and make an impact with their work. It guides users through the scholarly writing process-from the ethics of authorship to reporting research through publication. Known for its authoritative, easy-to-use reference and citation system, the Publication Manual also offers guidance on choosing the headings, tables, figures, language, and tone that will result in powerful, concise, and elegant scholarly communication. With millions of copies sold worldwide in multiple languages, it is the style manual of choice for writers, researchers, editors, students, and educators in the social and behavioral sciences, natural sciences, nursing, communications, education, business, engineering, and other fields.

Do not add any extra spacing, except with page breaks between chapters (for very long papers), between the cover and first page, and between the last page and the reference section.

Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 7th edition by American Psychological Association The Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, Seventh Edition is the official source for APA Style. Per the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA) (6th edition), double-space the entire paper, except with charts or tables.
