Created by Katie Valley, Oakland University Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and English, for the OU Honors College, with the help of Brian Hlavaty, special instructor in journalism at Oakland University and former news editor at The Saginaw News in Saginaw, Michigan.
An Introductory Note
This resource aims to provide a comprehensive hub for Associated Press (AP) Style writing support. AP Style is used by journalists, public relations specialists, and some communication workers to quickly and concisely communicate. These resources include examples of the writing form for journalistic writing and interactive exercises for optimal skills development.
This guide follows the 2019 and 2020 revised AP Stylebook. Earlier versions of the book may include different style rules, and specifics are subject to change with future editions of the AP Stylebook.
Resources were created with original examples and exercises, along with pulling clips from stories written by the creator for The Oakland Post, Oakland University’s independent student newspaper.
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Table of Contents
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