AP Style

All UAF Cornerstone pieces are published using the AP Stylebook. The guiding principles of the AP Style are consistency, clarity, brevity and accuracy. Please navigate here to find editorial guidance from University Relations.

Title

Cornerstone titles should be between five and ten words long. Titles should clearly communicate what your piece is about and why someone should read it. 

Body

Cornerstone stories should be between 500-1,000 words. Break down each new concept or idea into paragraphs for ease of reading. Voice should be informative, clear, and easy to read. Avoid jargon, unnecessary acronyms, or complex topics without explanation.

Content

• The UAF Cornerstone is sent out to two different audience: faculty/staff and students. When deciding if a story should be submitted to the Cornerstone, keep these audiences in mind. Is this story relevant to all UAF staff/faculty or students? Or would it be better in the CIS newsletter? Or sent to your department/campus separately? 

• The UAF Cornerstone does not post course promotions, new hire announcements (except for directors/deans/Vice Chancellors) or stories that are only relevant to a small section of UAF. 

• Stories most likely to appear in the Cornerstone are event announcements, new research advancements, community outreach stories, or student success. For more insight on what makes a Cornerstone story, contact the CIS Communications Manager.

Photos

Please submit a high quality photo with photo credit to go along with your story. Make sure you have a model release form for any individuals featured in photos. Do not submit flyers or graphics.

Submission

All CIS Cornerstone submission will go through the CIS Communications Manager. To submit a piece to the Cornerstone, send an email to the CIS Communications Manager with the subject line “Cornerstone: [title]”. Attach any photos or links that are necessary to the story.