The citation style you use depends on a variety of factors. Many disciplines tend to use one particular style over another. JSU's Department of Nursing prefers the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA) format. If you are publishing one of your works, your editor may require the use of a certain style.
Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association: The Official Guide to APA Style (7th ed.) by Below are selected print and electronic books held by the library. Click on the title or cover to see the book or check the online catalog for availability.
Anatomy of Writing for Publication for Nurses, Fourth Edition by
Highly anticipated and fully updated, Anatomy of Writing for Publication for Nurses, Fourth Edition, is a practical and useful guide for nurses who need to bridge the gap from incomplete sentences to a published manuscript. Lead Author and Editor Cynthia Saver removes the fear and confusion most nurses have about the writing and publishing process. Along the way, 25 of nursing's top writing experts and decision makers share important insights to increase the likelihood that your manuscript is accepted for publication. In this book, you will learn how to: ? Collaborate and coauthor with professionals in other healthcare disciplines ? Navigate interprofessional continuing education (IPCE) Write qualitative studies and report the different instruments used ? Avoid being the victim of predatory publishing? Turn your dissertation or capstone project into a published article? Write a letter to the editor or write a book review? Work with and manage contributors when writing a book? Understand open access, SQUIRE, APA, and more
Concise Guide to APA Style by 
Critical Thinking and Writing in Nursing by 
Write! A Guide for Graduate Nursing Students and Professionals by 
Writing for Publication in Nursing by Check out these books to help with writing or presenting
