AI Reviewer Template: AP Style Reviewer
A style-guide reviewer that evaluates content against Associated Press Stylebook conventions, the standard for journalism, PR, and many marketing teams. This reviewer checks AP style rules for numbers, dates, titles, abbreviations, capitalization, punctuation, and commonly confused usage. It catches frequent AP style violations including serial comma usage (AP omits it), state abbreviations, title capitalisation, and numeral handling. The reviewer is regularly referenced against the most common AP style rules but can be enhanced by uploading your organisation's AP style addendum or exceptions as a knowledge base. This is essential for PR teams writing press releases, news organisations, corporate communications teams, and any organisation that has adopted AP style as their editorial standard.
Evaluation Criteria
This template evaluates content across 5 weighted dimensions. Each criterion is scored and weighted to produce an overall quality score.
| Criterion | Priority |
|---|---|
| Number and Date Formatting | Medium |
| Punctuation and Grammar | High |
| Abbreviations and Titles | Medium |
| + 2 more criteria with configured weights | |
Full criteria with exact weights and scoring descriptions available in TeamBench.
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Review this press release for AP style compliance. Check number formatting, punctuation (especially serial commas), abbr...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does this cover the latest AP Stylebook updates?
The reviewer checks against core AP style rules. Upload the latest AP Stylebook updates and your organisation-specific addendum as knowledge base documents for comprehensive and current compliance checking.
What if our organisation uses AP style with exceptions?
Many organisations adopt AP style with exceptions (such as using the serial comma). Document your exceptions in a knowledge base, and the reviewer will check against your modified AP style rather than strict AP conventions.
Can this be used alongside a brand voice reviewer?
Yes. Run content through the AP Style Reviewer for mechanical style compliance, then through a brand voice reviewer for tone and personality alignment. They evaluate different dimensions of quality.
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Last updated: February 2026