Associated Press stylebook and briefing on media law.
46nd ed / editor, Norm Goldstein.
Lewis Ready Reference
PN 4783 .A83 2011
Used in the communications and news disciplines. The Associated Press stylebook contains much that will prevent writers from making errors of fact, grammar, and punctuation. This is less of a "research" style than others we have looked at because of the lack of emphasis on citation and bibliographies. Its emphasis is on consistency, clarity, and simplicity. A publication's use of a particular style provides consistency, accuracy, and tone. You won't find an explanation of the logic of AP style in the stylebook, however some general rules are:
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