APA 7th Citation Guide

JARS, of Journal Article Reporting Standards, is a tool developed by APA to describe what kinds of information should be included in a journal article. By using JARS, authors

• help readers understand the research they are reporting on and draw valid conclusions
• allow reviewers and editors to evaluate the article with a standard in mind
• enable other researchers it replicate to study
• foster transparency
• improve the quality of the research

The APA 7 manual gives detailed descriptions of the following types of research designs

• Quantatative
• Qualitative
• Mixed Methods

For more information about JARS, see chapter 3 in the APA 7th manual or go to https://apastyle.apa.org/jars.

If you're interested in publishing your work, great!  Publishing is an excellent addition to your CV and a great way to get your project a wider audience.  

Scholarly publishing is a multi-step process that can sometimes take years, so strap in for a long (but hopefully rewarding!) journey.  For detailed information about the publication process, see chapter 12 of the APA 7 Manual.  For APA-specific resources on publishing, take a look at the APA's Publishing Resources for Authors.  

If you're interested in publishing your work, the APA defines the following categories of publications:

• Quantitative Articles: articles in which authors report original, empirical, quantitative research.  In these articles, the observed outcomes are numerically represented.  
• Qualitative Articles: articles in which authors report original, empirical, qualitative research.  Qualitative research encompasses a spectrum of methods that aim to generate knowledge about human action and/or experiences, including social processes.  
• Mixed Methods Articles: articles which authors report both quantitative and qualitative research, with the idea that the combination of two types of research method will provide a more complete understanding of a phenomenon.  
• Replication Articles: articles in which authors report the results of work which is intended to replicate and verify the findings of another study.  
• Quantitative and Qualitative Meta-Analyses: articles in which researchers use the findings from a group of related studies to draw general conclusions about a given topic, and may use either quantitative or qualitative studies to support conclusions.  
• Literature Review Articles: articles in which authors provide a narrative or descriptive evaluation of findings within a literature base.  
• Theoretical Articles: articles in which authors draw from existing research to advance theory.  
• Methodological Articles: articles in which authors present approaches to research or practices.  
• Other Types of Articles: these are any kind of article not listed above, including brief reports, comments on and replies to previously published articles, book reviews, obituaries, and letters to the editors.  
• Student Papers, Dissertations, and Theses: these are any articles produced as part of a student's curriculum.  They may or may not conform to any of the above categories.  

When publishing original research, be mindful of the APA's standards for ethical research, both in regards to the accuracy of scientific findings and to protect the rights and welfare of your research participants. See chapter one of the APA 7 guide or The American Psychological Association's website for resources on the responsible conduct of research.