Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, Fourth Edition

My professor required this book, so I bought it online. The issue is, the professor would ask us to look at examples of APA papers on Chapter 2 for example. The digital form has all the APA example papers blacked out. This was a waste of $$. I have no examples of the APA papers.

First things first. This is "THE" APA Manual. You will be using this if you are writing any academic papers in the social sciences - period. Like most manuals of style, it is extremely insightful in many ways, and just as idiosyncratic in others. Oh, and it is not an easy read. *Get over it!* If you are opening this book for the first time anytime within 90 days of your due date, you've got bigger problems, trust me!The 4th edition is somewhat changed from the 3rd edition, and the 5th edition is little changed from the 4th, so the economist in me says that it pays to buy the less expensive and just as useful 4th edition.In conclusion, this is actually a useful book, though it is less than optimally organized and not exactly a page-turner. Still, if you are in the social sciences, you have to use it, and use it you will. Get past all the "my gawd, I can't believe how fast 5 years flew by, I'm out of extensions and all of a sudden my paper is due" frustrations. Get a copy, learn how to use it and use it well - just like you've done with a million other less than user-friendly, yet essential references.Good luck!

This is an outmoded version of the times. Not a very good book for any counseling student or anyone heading towards licensure.

It worked when I needed it.

This product was in perfect condition (not a mark on it and the pages were not bent in the slightest). I saved more than fifty percent for the exact same product. It is also the only item I ordered that arrived BEFORE the time stated. I'm a little worried though that the previous owner never studied:( LOL...Thank you

It is a must have reference if one wants to get a good grade on papers. Is it easy to read?- No. But I find nothing easy about school. It is a comprehensive manual.

The sender got this to me quickly. For that, I give respect. However, those who think there needs to be so many ways to format references (and those that decide to continue changing them just to make a buck) should stop and pick one... and stick with it!

Sam