Writing and Editorial Style

​Writing ​Guidelines

The DePaul Editorial Style Guide provides the preferred standards and definitions for expressions and constructions frequently found in DePaul publications. These guidelines, which are based on the AP Stylebook, are intended to answer basic style questions for writers and editors preparing copy for university publications and to help maintain consistency across DePaul publications. Please share them with outside vendors contracted to produce publications for DePaul to ensure consistency of style.

This style guide is a living document, and entries are added or updated regularly by University Branding & Marketing.

For all matters of spelling, style and usage, please consult references in the following order:

1. DePaul University Editorial Style Guide
2. The Associated Press Stylebook
3. Merriam-Webster
4. The Chicago Manual of Style, 18th edition

Editorial Style Guide

Punctuation Guide