Writing Standards
Consistent writing unifies campus messaging and helps our audiences better understand us. The intent of this Editorial Style Guide is to serve as an effective resource for communicators across the Grand Valley campus to establish consistency in editorial style for websites, print publications, social media and more.
Grand Valley generally follows Associated Press (AP) style, but we do make some exceptions. They are covered in this guide.
For guidance on editorial style issues not covered on the website, please consult the Associated Press Stylebook or contact University Marketing at [email protected] or (616) 331-2525. For questions concerning donor-named spaces or programs, please contact University Development at (616) 331-6000.
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