by Marissa Metcalf | May 18, 2021 | AP Style Basics, GrammarSpot
Mastering the AP Style Rules for Abbreviations Mastering the AP Style Rules for Abbreviations I’m a huge fan of abbreviations because they make communication easier and spare me from unnecessary typing. When I’m writing in Associated Press style, though, it...
by Gayle Morris | May 14, 2021 | AP Style Basics, GrammarSpot
AP Style Criminal Charges Topical Guide AP Style Criminal Charges Topical Guide When writing about emotionally charged or violent crimes, it is essential to remain credible, especially if you follow AP Stylebook guidelines. Although accuracy and precision are critical...
by Amber Morris | May 6, 2021 | AP Style Basics, GrammarSpot
AP Style: Using Material From Anonymous Sources AP Style: Using Material From Anonymous Sources The last few years in the journalism industry have been turbulent with claims of “fake news.” Associated Press journalists and those who adhere to the AP Stylebook believe...
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...
