LibGuides: Citation and Style Guides: Associated Press (AP)

Style Guide

For many of your style and citation questions, it's best to go straight to the source! Find a copy of the most recent AP style guide at the circulation desk.

The Associated Press Stylebook and Briefing on Media Law.
Call Number: PN4783 .A83
Publication Date: 2015
The most recent edition of this style guide is kept at the Circulation Desk and must be used within the library. Older editions are available in the stacks (Level 4, PN4783 .A83)

AP Online Guides

Purdue University OWL AP Style Page
Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL) website provides information on many writing styles, including AP. This page provides a brief introduction to AP Style, standard style guidelines, lists of frequently used abbreviations, suggestions for writing leads, & more.
Associated Press Website - FAQ
This FAQ webpage from the AP is a great source of information on current issues of grammar, style, punctuation, abbreviations, and other style questions.
AP Cheat Sheet
A webpage from a commercial company that is concise and useful. No endorsement of this company is intended or implied.