Public Policy, Nonprofit, Clinical Research, Business Documents and Publications
Style Guides
Essential References for Your Success
Some of these style guides require paid subscriptions or outright purchase. If you do not have access, a general search online will typically yield your answer.
The Purdue Online Writing Lab is also an excellent, free resource, provided below.
(American Psychological Association)
Commonly used in the social sciences and in business and professional writing
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Commonly used in history, literature and the arts
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(American Medical Association)
Commonly used in medical and scientific publishing
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(Associated Press)
Commonly used in journalism and the media
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(Modern Language Association)
Commonly used in cultural studies, the humanities and language arts
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A highly respected resource for all writing, grammar and punctuation questions.
An excellent, free resource for all of the different style guides. Sponsored by Purdue University.
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Clinical Research Informed Consent
Guidance from HHS regarding plain language and key information in order to simplify ICFs.
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Guidance on plain language writing, particularly for government agencies.