04-04-2016, 08:53 AM
kb4ns1 Wrote:The book (Writing the Winning Thesis or Dissertation) really doesn't discuss APA much other than to tell you to "cite your references appropriately." The book is aimed at people who use all styles (APA, MLA, etc.) so they don't focus much on the particular rules. I have the 3rd edition and still divert to Purdue's OWL website for ALL of my APA instructions.
I just wanted to second this. I used Purdue's OWL website for ALL of my APA instructions as well. I bought both the required books and didn't really use either one. My instructor had provided three example papers that had each received an A. I just followed their format as closely as possible, and that was really all I needed.
BA Liberal Studies from Thomas Edison State University