This book is incomplete. Unless you master the APA Manual #6, you will need to hire an experienced APA editor such has myself. I have edited hundreds doctoral dissertations in APA format.
I read through this several times during the semester and still ended up online for help. It needs more examples on internet citations and personal correspondence. Otherwise, it was very nice to have on hand as a quick reference.
I have spent all summer reading and re-reading this book. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone who reads for pleasure. If you find yourself enrolled in a university that requires APA6, well don't leave home without it!
This is a really nice, simplified APA guide. Although, not too sure if its necessary with Purdue OWL being so complete and easily accessible. Maybe if your writing somewhere where you can't get internet?
I taught this book for many years. It’s a real timesaver around the complexities of APA for those who want just a quick, short answer to common questions.
Feel free to just punch me in the gut next time you see me for even adding this book to my list of completed books. Sure, its a helpful reference, but to add it as "read" must have been a desperate time.