The document provides an overview of Associated Press (AP) style guidelines, which establish standards for grammar, punctuation, usage and style that are used by journalists and writers. Key points include that AP style values consistency, clarity, accuracy and brevity in news writing; the history of the AP beginning in 1846; how the AP publishes 2,000 stories and 1 million photos daily for thousands of news organizations; and that the AP stylebook guides writing and is updated over time to reflect language changes. The document also outlines specific attribution styles to use for students, residents and officials in class stories.