{"id":89,"date":"2021-06-08T15:50:06","date_gmt":"2021-06-08T19:50:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/openubcpub\/chapter\/style-sheets-open-ubc\/"},"modified":"2022-06-07T15:19:03","modified_gmt":"2022-06-07T19:19:03","slug":"style-sheets-open-ubc","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/openubcpub\/chapter\/style-sheets-open-ubc\/","title":{"raw":"Style Sheets","rendered":"Style Sheets"},"content":{"raw":"<\/a>A [pb_glossary id=\"782\"]style sheet[\/pb_glossary] is a record of the styling and formatting expectations for your text, such as spelling choices, selection and placement of learning objects, and differences in punctuation, layout. Frequently used style elements can also be noted on the style sheet for easy reference, especially during the copy editing and proofreading stages. Style sheets are useful when collaborating with others on a textbook, or when solo to maintain consistency. During the editing phase, a style sheet can be given to an editor who can use it as a guide for what to look for.\r\n\r\nA [pb_glossary id=\"783\"]style guide[\/pb_glossary] is a set of prescribed<\/b> standards for the writing, formatting and design of documents. The standards can be applied either for general use, or be required usage for an individual publication, a particular organization, or a specific field. For example, APA, MLA, and Chicago are all style guides used within specific disciplines.\r\n

Selecting a Style Guide<\/span><\/h2>\r\nBecause style guides offer standards for formatting and designing documents, it is helpful to consider which style guide you will use before filling out your style sheet.\u00a0 Style guides are usually discipline-specific. Commonly used style guides include,\r\n