by Britainy Sorenson | Aug 23, 2019 | AP Style Basics, GrammarSpot
Staying on top of what is going on in your national and state legislatures is important to be an informed voter and to be involved in your community. Even if you do not consider yourself politically savvy, chances are high that you may need to write press releases or...
by Marissa Metcalf | Aug 18, 2019 | AP Style Basics, GrammarSpot
Clauses are often called the building blocks of sentences, and like most building materials, they aren’t all created equal. Some clauses carry weight and play an integral role within a sentence, while others primarily provide embellishment. Whether you’re writing...
by Britainy Sorenson | Aug 9, 2019 | AP Style Basics, GrammarSpot
If you are like me and tend to do a lot of blog or SEO content writing throughout the week, you probably mention a well-known company or two in your content. It is imperative that when you write any piece – particularly if it is for a specific company – that you get...
by Marissa Metcalf | Jun 30, 2019 | AP Style Basics, GrammarSpot
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 legislation, I often find my writing overrun with these abbreviations. Given the ubiquity...
by Amber Morris | Feb 6, 2017 | AP Style Basics, GrammarSpot
The year 2017 came swiftly and brought with it a new president and claims of “fake news.” Associated Press journalists and those who adhere to the AP Stylebook believe that credibility comes with transparency, but sometimes sources insist on providing information off...
by Henry Fung | Jan 5, 2017 | 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 titles for all individuals referenced. As I quickly discovered,...
