AP Style Writing Guidelines

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What is the purpose of following AP Style in news writing?

  • To provide consistency throughout news media (correct)
  • To complicate the process of news writing
  • To highlight individual writing styles
  • To introduce variations in news reporting

Who mainly uses AP Style in their work?

  • Bloggers and social media influencers
  • Novelists and fiction writers
  • European journalists and public relations professionals
  • United States journalists and public relations professionals (correct)

Where are all the guidelines for AP Style published?

  • Associated Press Stylebook (correct)
  • Public Relations Writing Handbook
  • News Media Grammar Manual
  • Journalism Best Practices Guide

What is a common requirement for working in print journalism?

<p>A working knowledge of writing in AP Style (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the correct way to write a 25-year-old person?

<p>25-year-old (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to AP Style, how should the title of the TV show 'Game of Thrones' be written?

<p>Game of Thrones (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In AP Style, how should the date November 5th be written?

<p>November 5 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How should the day Tuesday be written according to AP Style?

<p>Tuesday (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the correct way to write $500 in accordance with AP Style?

<p>$500 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to AP Style, how should the word 'cents' be written when referring to money?

<p>cents (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to AP style, how should one write the date April 15th?

<p>April 15 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In AP style, how should the word 'dollars' be written when referring to money?

<p>dollars (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How should the title of the book 'To Kill a Mockingbird' be written in accordance with AP style?

<p>&quot;To Kill a Mockingbird&quot; (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to AP style, how should one write the time 8:30 PM?

<p>8:30 PM (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

AP Style Guidelines

  • AP Style is used to ensure consistency and credibility in news writing.

Who Uses AP Style

  • Journalists, writers, and editors mainly use AP Style in their work.

AP Style Guidelines Publication

  • The AP Stylebook publishes all the guidelines for AP Style.

Requirements for Print Journalism

  • Knowledge of AP Style is a common requirement for working in print journalism.

Writing Ages

  • According to AP Style, a 25-year-old person should be written as "25-year-old".

Title of TV Shows and Books

  • The title of the TV show "Game of Thrones" should be written in title case (capitalizing the main words).
  • The title of the book "To Kill a Mockingbird" should be written in title case (capitalizing the main words).

Writing Dates and Days

  • According to AP Style, the date November 5th should be written as "Nov. 5".
  • The day Tuesday should be written in lowercase (tuesday).
  • The date April 15th should be written as "April 15".

Writing Monetary Values

  • According to AP Style, $500 should be written as "$500".
  • The word "cents" should be spelled out (cents) when referring to money.
  • The word "dollars" should be spelled out (dollars) when referring to money.

Writing Time

  • According to AP Style, the time 8:30 PM should be written as "8:30 p.m.".

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