by Henry Fung | Mar 19, 2021 | AP Style Basics, GrammarSpot
AP Style: How to Use Ellipses AP Style: How to Use Ellipses One of the more commonly misused and overused punctuation marks is the ellipsis. I’ve encountered far too many maddening late-night emails literally dotted with ellipses signifying either incoherent...
by Marissa Metcalf | Mar 19, 2021 | AP Style Basics, GrammarSpot
All You Need to Know About Essential Clauses and Nonessential Clauses All You Need to Know About Essential Clauses and Nonessential Clauses Clauses are often called the building blocks of sentences, and like most building materials, they aren’t all created equal. Some...
by Henry Fung | Mar 13, 2021 | AP Style Basics, GrammarSpot
How to Use Courtesy Titles in AP Style How to Use Courtesy Titles in AP Style How to Use Courtesy Titles in AP Style When I worked as a public school educator, students would address me, depending on their grade level, as Mr. Fung, Mr. Henry or Mr. F, that courtesy...
by Marissa Metcalf | Mar 8, 2021 | AP Style Basics, GrammarSpot
A Primer on the AP Style Rule for Acronyms A Primer on the AP Style Rule for Acronyms If you write factual content or realistic fiction, it’s almost impossible to avoid working with acronyms. Between “alphabet soup” government agencies and absurdly named pieces of...
by Henry Fung | Mar 6, 2021 | AP Style Basics, GrammarSpot
Rules for Capitalizing Academic Degrees in AP Style Rules for Capitalizing Academic Degrees in AP Style As a firm believer in the value of higher education, I can appreciate people taking pride in their academic degrees. These credentials are hard-earned, representing...
by Henry Fung | Mar 5, 2021 | AP Style Basics, GrammarSpot
How to Use Religious Titles in AP Style How to Use Religious Titles in AP Style The first time I was assigned to write a piece involving a religious organization, I took extra care to research the proper religious titles for all individuals referenced. As I quickly...
