American Psychological Association Publication Manual

The American Psychological Association (APA) Publication Manual is a guide that provides standardized rules for writing and formatting academic papers in the social sciences. It covers aspects like citation format, headings, titles, and organization to ensure clarity, consistency, and credibility in scholarly writing. The manual helps authors present their ideas clearly while giving proper credit to sources, making research easier to understand, share, and evaluate within the academic community. It is widely used by students, researchers, and professionals to maintain professionalism and avoid plagiarism.