Campaign style guidelines for print and online copy. Here is a sampling of frequently asked questions, with examples of ap style used. Its mobile optimized so you can use it on your desktop, laptop, smartphone or tablet. The ap stylebook 2 print edition, webbased access and style checking software. The associated press, the ap copy book, and ap writing handbook. Ap editor david minthorn fields questions of widest interest posed by subscribers to the online ap stylebook. The 2019 edition of the associated press stylebook and briefing on media law includes more than 200 new or revised entries, with chapters covering data journalism, business, fashion, food, religion and sports terms, as well as media law, news values, punctuation, social media, polls and surveys and a new chapter on health and science. Put quotation marks around the names except the bible and catalogs of reference material. Writing style sba marketing and promotional materials follow the associated press stylebook and briefing on media law, though we do have a few exceptions that are noted in this guide. Use hyphens when the measurement becomes a compound modifier. The 2016 associated press stylebook and briefing on media.
According to campaign cochair james da vis alumni donors o name is followed by class year and college if included. Religion rabbis cite religious belief in call to expand absentee voting during pandemic these missouri rabbis are using the republicanheld states religious liberty laws to push for wider access to absentee ballots during the coronavirus pandemic. The words happy, merry, birthday, and anniversary are not capped in running text although we often capitalize such words in. Generally in the first reference to a clergyman or clergywoman, you should include a capitalized title before that individuals name. The ap stylebook advises using antiabortion instead of prolife and abortion. Distributed by satellite and the internet to more than 120 nations, ap services daily reach more than. A good grasp of the basics will ensure that your news story achieves the ap goals of consistency and clarity.
The associated press, a guide for foreign correspondents. I dont know if this will help, but for chapter style, ap says. Capitalize the names of major events in jesus christs life, such as the last supper, the. Subscribe to receive ap stylebook events in the digital calendar of your choice, so you can keep up with stylebook twitter chats, convention appearances and. Welcome to ask the editor, a forum on writing, style and phrasing issues that go beyond the pages of the ap stylebook. Ap stylebook 2014 adds religion chapter with over 200 terms. To write a story in ap style, you need to abide by the associated press handbook of rules for punctuation, capitalization and certain other details. For those in the communications industry, the ap stylebook is our style bible, and without ap style our writing would be a disarray of inconsistent terms. The new testament book of revelation and the book of daniel, found in the old testamenthebrew bible, are the bestknown scriptures involving apocalyptic prophecies, but other examples exist. Religion social media international africa china conflicts. For additional details, see ap style bible for frequently used religious. The following guidelines are rules set out in the ap stylebook for ap style book titles, computer game titles, ap style movie titles, opera titles, play titles, poem titles, album titles, ap style song titles, radio and television titles, and the titles of lectures, speeches, and work of art. Books and magazines often italicize newspaper names as well as book titles and magazine names as part of their inhouse style.
Religion stylebook a guide for journalists who report on. Tansa offers an ap stylebook module for its proofing tools, which work with newsroom production systems, and the company also developed ap lingofy, which proofs text composed. Oct 30, 2015 the rules below apply for the following works. Most people who are familiar with ap style know the common rules such as which months are abbreviated, how datelines are used and when to spell out numbers. Only use it in direct quotations or if a woman specifically requests it. The style also allows writers to pair they with everyone in. When a title stands alone or is offset from a name by commas, it should be lowercase. Abbreviation of the latin phrase anno domini, translated as the year of the lord. Capitalize chapter when used with a numeral in reference to a section of a book or legal code. Capitalize biblically based and other religious events, such as the creation, the crucifixion, the. Its updated throughout the year and valuable onlineonly resources, including ask the editor, topical guides and pronunciation guide, expand on the print book s guidance. Associated press style basics journalists resource. This style guide is mainly used in most longform publishing.
It covers much more than the ap stylebook, which generally covers only common words and their usage. English is a tricky languageand how you write it can be even trickier. For external communication we use the associated press stylebook 2017 for all public documents and materials, excluding correspondence from the administrator and deputy administrator. How to write an apstyle newspaper article pen and the pad. For example, the doctrines of the last supper, the crucifixion, the resurrection, and the ascension are central to the christian faith. When theres a city or party affiliation, abbreviate. Scholars and textbooks are increasingly using the abbreviations b. When the quotation is cited in running text, cite the abbreviated name of the book from which the reference comes, the numbers for the reference and the abbreviated name of the bible version used, as follows. Ap style is designed to address the challenges of the organizations large size and readership.
In general, follow aps guidelines on religious references. The ap stylebook advises using antiabortion instead of prolife and abortion rights instead of. Please send me a note if any oversight makes you twitch. The 2016 associated press stylebook and briefing on media law associated press on. In recent years, the nations leading media style books have published guidelines for language and terminology use when reporting on lgbtq people and their lives, issues and stories. Traditionally, it is used to date years after the birth of jesus. The religion stylebook is an easytouse guide created for journalists who report on religion in the mainstream media. The first publicly available edition of ap stylebook was published in 1953 under the title the associated press style book. The man was 6 feet tall and the dog weighed 17 pounds. In ap style, the names of newspapers and magazines are not italicized or set off in quotation marks.
If you do not find your answer in the stylebook, try checking one of these other sources. May 12, 2014 names of holidays religious and secular are capitalized. May 29, 2014 when the atlantic was revising its style guide for the web a few months ago, my cubicle unexpectedly turned into a metaphysical brawling zone. The obama administration told public schools to grant bathroom access even if a students gender identity isnt whats in their record. Magazines and newspapers are not italicized, just capitalized. Ap stylebook online is a searchable, customizable resource for writers and editors. They should be capitalized when attached before names of individuals, and they should be lowercase when they stand alone. The altright or alternative right is a name currently embraced by some white supremacists and white nationalists to refer to themselves and their ideology, which emphasizes preserving and protecting the white race in the united states in addition to, or over, other traditional conservative positions such as limited government, low taxes and strict lawandorder. But, use the calendar date if the event is longer than a week ago or farther than a week off. The 2017 ap stylebook is offered exclusively on amazons kindle platform. They also can be used to indicate irony and introduce an unfamiliar term or nickname.
May 28, 2014 ap works with two technology companies to provide electronic proofing for ap style, and both products are being updated to reflect the latest guidance in the 2014 edition. Ap photorich pedroncelli the associated press has compiled a list of spellings and definitions of terms associated with religious and cultural events around the turn of the year. How to use religious titles in ap style bka content. In its latest edition, the associated press stylebook a widely used reference for journalists is embracing the use of they as a singular. The lieutenant governor, gavin newsom, was serving in the.
Single quotation marks are used for a quote within a quote. Apocalyptic beliefs are most closely associated with christians who read the bible literally and with fringe religious movements. The aps style guide for religion, metaphysics, and gods existence. Education video technology family projects business global events books fiction newsletters. Some of these decisions might run a bit counter to ap style, and thats ok, as long as you are consistent. Although it is sold as a guide for reporters, it has become the leading reference for most forms of publicfacing. I knew i wanted to come to wmu when president dunn said, were committed to your.
When the atlantic was revising its style guide for the web a few months ago, my cubicle. New guidance on spelling out full state names in the body of stories. In general, gordons style is to lowercase words that refer to god and the bible, and are not used as names. The associated press today released the 2014 associated press stylebook and briefing on media law, which includes about 200 new or revised entries plus a separate chapter with more than 200 religion terms. How do i write dates, times, numbers, and measurements. Ap stylebook, also known by its full name the associated press stylebook and briefing on media law, is an english grammar style and usage guide created by american journalists working for or connected with the associated press to standardize mass communication. Capitalize, but do not italicize, names of books of the bible. The associated press, reuters, and the new york times all restrict usage of the term homosexual a word whose clinical history and pejorative connotations are routinely exploited by antilgbtq. Washington ap a chicago woman has become the second u. The 2016 associated press stylebook and briefing on media law. Test your knowledge with more than 70 fivequestion quizzes that provide automated scoring and feedback.
All you need to know about titles in ap style gatehouse. The ap stylebook is a writing style guide used when writing for news media outlets. The associated press stylebook provides an az guide to issues such as capitalization, abbreviation, punctuation, spelling, numerals and many other questions of language usage. Spiralbound book, updated each spring 2019 ap stylebook. If the event takes place within the week, we usually use just the day. Here are a few answers to common style issues, based on the ap stylebook. First reference for spelling, style, usage and foreign geographic names.
Here is a summary on how to treat individuals with religious titles in your text. Italicized words are still iffy for wire transmission ap stories, so book titles are enclosed in quote marks. These are the rules wed like you to follow for the contests. Users can take each quiz as many times as you want and you can view your cumulative results and share your results on social media, as well. In ap style, magazines names and titles are governed. The ap stylebook now allows writers to use they as a singular pronoun when rewriting the sentence as plural would be overly awkward or clumsy. Note that ap style differs significantly from style guides typically used in english classes, such as the apa and oxford style guides. Capitalize the names of major events in jesus christs life, such as. A historic event is an important occurrence it stands out in history. The ap stylebook has a few different guidelines when referring to people with religious distinctions. The associated press was founded more than 150 years ago and now has thousands of employees working in more than a hundred countries for a readership that numbers in the millions. What follows are summaries of some of the most common style rules. When the atlantic was revising its style guide for the web a few months ago, my cubicle unexpectedly turned into a metaphysical brawling zone. It had to be easy for reporters and editors to use and also produce.
The associated press, reuters, and the new york times all restrict usage of the term homosexual a word whose clinical history and pejorative connotations are routinely exploited by antilgbtq extremists to. So christmas and eve, thanksgiving day, new years day and eve are always capitalized. Gavin newsom by resuming inperson services earlier than his 4. Religious terms editorial style guide calvin university. There are some 5,000 rules in all, and they are frequently updated. This can be particularly tricky with the titles of major works, so heres a few rules to brush up on. Here is a sampling of frequently asked questions, with examples of ap style used in answers. Journalism style, according to the associated press.
When a persons gender isnt clear indicate it by using he or she later in the text. If you use a title, dont use it on second reference. This is the style guide that professional media use. Bibliography ap stylebook editors refer to the following resources to help guide style decisions. Use arabic numberals for weight and dimensions and spell out the unit of measurement.
Double quotation marks are used for direct quotations and titles of compositions such as books, plays, movies, songs, lectures and tv shows. Ap style cheat sheet for wjeas writeoff contests and beyond student journalists should have at least these two sources available to answer basic style questions. Ap style also aims to avoid stereotypes and unintentionally offensive language. Sometimes its difficult to remember which rules are ap and which rules are remnants from years of college courses. Fortunately, the associated press stylebook addresses many of them in detail.
She read the new york times before she turned on the television to watch survivor. You can buy them for yourself using the links below. But, use lowercase when the words are used with his name. The associated press has been breaking news since 1846. Because the associated press stylebook is not indexed and the manual for chicago style covers title style in several sections intermixed with name style and capitalization style, some title styles may have been inadvertently omitted due to oblivion on my part. Enclose a biblical reference in quotation marks, observing established rules of punctuation for quoting. An event caused exclusively by forces of nature that could not have been foreseen or prevented. Lowercase heaven, hell, devil, angel, cherub, an apostle, a priest, etc. May 07, 2009 the associated press was founded more than 150 years ago and now has thousands of employees working in more than a hundred countries for a readership that numbers in the millions. Gavin newsom by resuming inperson services earlier than his 4stage plan as pastors say theyve been. As news is transmitted in more ways than ever before and in more formats than ever, we remain committed to the highest standards of integrity in all areas of business at ap. Ap style aims to be totally accurate, clear to anyone with a high school education and inoffensive curse words are generally avoided, for example all while being as succinct as possible.
Ap stylebook events subscribe to the stylebook calendar subscribe to receive ap stylebook events in the digital calendar of your choice, so you can keep up with stylebook twitter chats, convention appearances and more. A network of 3,000 california churches, representing 2. Names of holidays religious and secular are capitalized. At more than 500 pages, the ap stylebook is widely used as a writing and editing.
Ap stylebook embraces they as singular, genderneutral. Government printing office style manual 2016 is used for internal communication. Formal titles in ap style should be capitalized when they immediately precede one or more names. The ap stylebook 2 print edition, webbased access and stylechecking software. Its an independent supplement to the associated press stylebook and is a service of the religion newswriters association. Religion writer rachel zoll helped create the new chapter, which combines existing terms from the stylebooks entries with new and revised entries. Our house policy is to capitalize god when it refers. The words happy, merry, birthday, and anniversary are not capped in running text although we often capitalize such words in headings. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Distributed by satellite and the internet to more than 120 nations, ap services daily reach more than one billion people. The first edition of the book was 203 pages, which has since evolved into a book that is more than 1,000 pages. Capitalize the names of major events in the life of jesus christ in references that do not use his name. Remember back in college when you had to keep track of all the different ap rules for your student newspaper on top of the chicago manual of style for your academic classes.