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Style Guide
The DePauw University Condensed Styleguide presents some specific writing style standards mainly for publications created for DePauw’s external audiences. Also included are examples of correct grammar and forms about which people often have questions. It is intended as a guideline for improving the clarity and consistency of University publications, not as a guideline for technical or academic writing. This styleguide is also useful in correspondence.
The basic reference for DePauw writing style is The Associated Press Stylebook, revised 2005 edition. Final, authoritative dictionary reference is Random House Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary, copyright 2001.
All DePauw publications have one thing in common – the reader/audience. Because of multiple mailings, it is possible for an individual reader to receive more than one DePauw publication in a short time – for example, the DePauw Magazine, an online newsletter and an alumni event brochure all in one week. If the writing style isn’t clear and consistent, the DePauw message is weakened. So, the Condensed Styleguide offers a basis upon which to create University writing, with clarity and consistency being the foundation. If the Styleguide does not provide the information you need, please contact the Publications Office.
