Brigham Young University bases its style guide on the following publications:

• The Chicago Manual of Style

• Style Guide for Publications of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (3d ed.) (Church Style Guide)

• Merriam Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary, 11th edition (Webster’s 11th)

• The Associated Press Stylebook and Libel Manual (2003, 38th ed.) (AP)

• Harbrace College Handbook (12th ed.) (Harbrace)

• The Editorial Eye [newsletter focusing on publications standards and practices] (Editorial Eye)

• Webster’s Dictionary of English Usage (Dictionary of English Usage)

• BYU Building Inventory (January 2005)