Basic Writing 101

Do You Know The Differences Between The Four Most Common Writing Styles?

I’m an AP/Chicago hybrid personally

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AP

APA

Chicago

MLA

Ever heard of any of these? Do you know what the differences are? Did you know that on Medium alone you can find publications requesting a specific style in order to be considered for submission and publication?

No? Time to buckle down and pay attention.

From the website of We Do Web Content (WDWC):

What are the AP, APA, Chicago, and MLA writing styles?

Before we get into the differences between these four writing styles, we should explain them all a little more.

AP Style: AP, or Associated Press, style is most commonly used by journalists.

APA Style: American Psychological Association (APA) style is common in science and some college classes.

Chicago Manual of Style: The Chicago Manual of Style is arguably the most comprehensive, often used in publishing.

MLA Style: MLA, or Modern Language Association, style is the one you’re likely most familiar with. It’s the style your teachers…