AP Stylebook Online: A Resource for Writers
AP Stylebook Online is a grammar style and usage guide created by American journalists and used by writers and editors in the field. Anyone who wants to work in journalism or media writing should familiarize themselves with this tool. It is also a valuable resource for any student who has a writing assignment. The AP (Associated Press) is the largest non-profit news gathering organization in the world and uses its style to keep the news easy to read, concise, and free of bias. The guide is accessible on the CSN Library website under Browse Databases.
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You can search or browse the guide for frequently asked grammar questions or Ask the Editor about proper usage. Clicking on a topic in the Table of Contents will take you to all the various entries in this guide. Use the search bar to find the best usage of “inclusive language.”
AP Stylebook Online's Topical Guides provide style guidance related to events in the news. You can search the Topical Guides directly via the search bar near the top of the page or browse the list of entries. Topical Guides include a mix of AP style rules and relevant background about news events, whether that's U.S. elections or hurricane season or the Super Bowl.
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