Just when you think you've finally got it . . .

Just when you think you've finally got it, the powers that be go ahead and change everything on you. Ah, such is life . . .

Guess what? Now that we've all mastered the APA format, it is being updated!! The sixth edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association will be available this July.

While this may at first appear to be a setback for those of us who have highlighted and bookmarked our APA manuals to death, there are definitely some positive points worth noting. First, the new manual will have an expanded section for online sources, aiding us all immensely in this age of modern technology. Second, the new manual promises to be more user-friendly so that we can all find answers to our questions quicker and easier. Finally, in what will be lauded as the most brilliant stroke of genius since the one space after the period rule, the cover of the new manual will now be blue instead of black. So forget reaching for the imposing black manual of the 5th edition, and start treating yourself to the helpful blue skies of the APA 6th edition.