AP STYLEBOOK FOR JOURNALISM?
Q. When writing an article for the news, how do I write time? For instance: "it was 8:00 when the kidnapping occured".
Asked by brainiac - Fri May 1 09:26:37 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. 8 p.m. Never write, 8 p.m. at night, or last night at 8 p.m. or this evening at 8 p.m., because "p.m." indicates night time. So... 8 a.m. 8 p.m., and for 12:00, write, midnight or noon. Don't write 12 midnight or 12 noon, because you're once again repeating yourself.
Answered by J.H. - Fri May 1 15:54:38 2009
Q. When writing an article for the news, how do I write time? For instance: "it was 8:00 when the kidnapping occured".
Asked by brainiac - Fri May 1 09:26:37 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. 8 p.m. Never write, 8 p.m. at night, or last night at 8 p.m. or this evening at 8 p.m., because "p.m." indicates night time. So... 8 a.m. 8 p.m., and for 12:00, write, midnight or noon. Don't write 12 midnight or 12 noon, because you're once again repeating yourself.
Answered by J.H. - Fri May 1 15:54:38 2009
How to type "out of control" in AP style?
Q. Hi all, I can't seem to find "out of control" in my AP stylebook (2009). I am writing an article where my lede says "spun his car out of control". Should it be "out-of-control"? Thank you! Please only respond if you have experience in journalism and using AP style.
Asked by GingerSpice - Sat Jun 19 15:51:44 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It should say: "...spun his car out of control," exactly as you have it written above. If you were saying it this way, it would need those hyphens: "His out-of-control car spun..."
Answered by Namaste - Sat Jun 19 15:56:57 2010
Q. Hi all, I can't seem to find "out of control" in my AP stylebook (2009). I am writing an article where my lede says "spun his car out of control". Should it be "out-of-control"? Thank you! Please only respond if you have experience in journalism and using AP style.
Asked by GingerSpice - Sat Jun 19 15:51:44 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It should say: "...spun his car out of control," exactly as you have it written above. If you were saying it this way, it would need those hyphens: "His out-of-control car spun..."
Answered by Namaste - Sat Jun 19 15:56:57 2010
Is half price hyphenated per ap style?
Q. According to AP Style, should it be "half-price" or "half price." My stylebook doesn't directly mention either.
Asked by Pineapple Shortcake - Wed May 26 12:12:22 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The rule is to check the dictionary. But -- one short cut is to think adjective vs. noun. In other words: Kris saw a dress at Macy's for half price. BUT... Kris saw a dress at Macy's as part of a half-price sale. Sometimes when you have an adjective, it cuts down on confusion to throw a hyphen in.
Answered by wdx2bb - Wed May 26 12:34:34 2010
Q. According to AP Style, should it be "half-price" or "half price." My stylebook doesn't directly mention either.
Asked by Pineapple Shortcake - Wed May 26 12:12:22 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The rule is to check the dictionary. But -- one short cut is to think adjective vs. noun. In other words: Kris saw a dress at Macy's for half price. BUT... Kris saw a dress at Macy's as part of a half-price sale. Sometimes when you have an adjective, it cuts down on confusion to throw a hyphen in.
Answered by wdx2bb - Wed May 26 12:34:34 2010
What style do magazines typically use?
Q. i.e., Chicago Manual of Style? AP Stylebook? Other sources?
Asked by socmum16 - Sun Aug 5 18:12:49 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Nearly all consumer magazines (i.e. People, US Weekly, National Geographic, etc.) use AP style. Specialty magazines or trade magazines may use Chicago style, but that's rare.
Answered by Sensational Luke - Sun Aug 5 20:08:04 2007
Q. i.e., Chicago Manual of Style? AP Stylebook? Other sources?
Asked by socmum16 - Sun Aug 5 18:12:49 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Nearly all consumer magazines (i.e. People, US Weekly, National Geographic, etc.) use AP style. Specialty magazines or trade magazines may use Chicago style, but that's rare.
Answered by Sensational Luke - Sun Aug 5 20:08:04 2007
Will you be using the new Yahoo Style Guide for your blogs or posts?
Q. Yahoo just recently launched the new Yahoo Style Guide which is an alternative to the AP Stylebook. Yahoo Style Guide is an authoritative and comprehensive source on writing and publishing for the digital world including mobile platforms (tablets and smartphones). It gives you the usage, grammar, writing, and publishing tutorials for the digital world.
Asked by Chris - Mon Jun 28 17:04:19 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
Q. Yahoo just recently launched the new Yahoo Style Guide which is an alternative to the AP Stylebook. Yahoo Style Guide is an authoritative and comprehensive source on writing and publishing for the digital world including mobile platforms (tablets and smartphones). It gives you the usage, grammar, writing, and publishing tutorials for the digital world.
Asked by Chris - Mon Jun 28 17:04:19 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
Advice needed for freelance writing position!?
Q. I have been writing stories since I was young and have always loved it. I saw an ad in a local women's mag, and I really want to apply. Here's the ad: "If you love writing stories about and for women, we'd love to hear from you. Attention to detail and knowledge of AP style required. Please send resume, three writing clips and a cover letter." So I am just wondering what kinds of writing clips to send? How long should they be? I have many blogs, but do you suggest they be women related considering that's what the position calls for? Or just an example of how I write? I am not very familiar with AP style either, so any resources would be great! Someone suggested that I get the AP Stylebook, but I wasn't sure. I really would love to have… [cont.]
Asked by Ambi - Thu Nov 8 21:42:50 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You can get the AP stylebook at big bookstores and on line. Handy to have. If you have non-blog clippings, I would put them at the top of the list. I'd bet the editors would be interested in seeing if your work has been accepted by professionals somewhere else; it would get you some attention. Otherwise, take your three best stories, present them as well as possible, and send them in. I'm not sure what the magazine publishes in terms of length -- try to match your clips to what they print. If you have a long story (50 paragraphs?) and it prints those stories, send that along. And don't be discouraged if you get turned down early. It happens to everyone. Just keep at it.
Answered by wdx2bb - Fri Nov 9 01:20:47 2007
Q. I have been writing stories since I was young and have always loved it. I saw an ad in a local women's mag, and I really want to apply. Here's the ad: "If you love writing stories about and for women, we'd love to hear from you. Attention to detail and knowledge of AP style required. Please send resume, three writing clips and a cover letter." So I am just wondering what kinds of writing clips to send? How long should they be? I have many blogs, but do you suggest they be women related considering that's what the position calls for? Or just an example of how I write? I am not very familiar with AP style either, so any resources would be great! Someone suggested that I get the AP Stylebook, but I wasn't sure. I really would love to have… [cont.]
Asked by Ambi - Thu Nov 8 21:42:50 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You can get the AP stylebook at big bookstores and on line. Handy to have. If you have non-blog clippings, I would put them at the top of the list. I'd bet the editors would be interested in seeing if your work has been accepted by professionals somewhere else; it would get you some attention. Otherwise, take your three best stories, present them as well as possible, and send them in. I'm not sure what the magazine publishes in terms of length -- try to match your clips to what they print. If you have a long story (50 paragraphs?) and it prints those stories, send that along. And don't be discouraged if you get turned down early. It happens to everyone. Just keep at it.
Answered by wdx2bb - Fri Nov 9 01:20:47 2007
County Abbreviation?
Q. Does anyone know the associated press' abbreviation for the word county? I'm searching my AP stylebook but can't find an answer. Would: Co. Rd. 31, be correct?? I need it correct on my resume!! Thanks!
Asked by ashkat101284 - Tue Jun 10 23:11:05 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Yes, Co. is the abbrebviation for county.
Answered by Timberwolf - Tue Jun 10 23:15:58 2008
Q. Does anyone know the associated press' abbreviation for the word county? I'm searching my AP stylebook but can't find an answer. Would: Co. Rd. 31, be correct?? I need it correct on my resume!! Thanks!
Asked by ashkat101284 - Tue Jun 10 23:11:05 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Yes, Co. is the abbrebviation for county.
Answered by Timberwolf - Tue Jun 10 23:15:58 2008
Can someone look over my resume please?
Q. I am applying for internships and need second opinions on my resume. Let me know what you think. Thanks, Heather Education New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM (2010) Bachelor of Art in Journalism and Mass Communication Minor in Women s Studies GPA 3.68 San Juan College, Farmington, NM Associate of Arts in Literature Honors Member of Crimson Scholars Honor Society Objective To obtain an internship in mass communications. Relevant Experience Research Assistant, New Mexico State University Department of Computer Science Las Cruces, NM, 2009 Present Works closely with program coordinator to design and distribute promotional and recruitment materials for the CREST Center for Research Excellence and summer programs, drafts press… [cont.]
Asked by Heather - Sat Jan 31 18:41:17 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Looks good to me, if I was looking for an inter, I'd call you in for an interview
Answered by Tony C - Sat Jan 31 18:47:37 2009
Q. I am applying for internships and need second opinions on my resume. Let me know what you think. Thanks, Heather Education New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM (2010) Bachelor of Art in Journalism and Mass Communication Minor in Women s Studies GPA 3.68 San Juan College, Farmington, NM Associate of Arts in Literature Honors Member of Crimson Scholars Honor Society Objective To obtain an internship in mass communications. Relevant Experience Research Assistant, New Mexico State University Department of Computer Science Las Cruces, NM, 2009 Present Works closely with program coordinator to design and distribute promotional and recruitment materials for the CREST Center for Research Excellence and summer programs, drafts press… [cont.]
Asked by Heather - Sat Jan 31 18:41:17 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Looks good to me, if I was looking for an inter, I'd call you in for an interview
Answered by Tony C - Sat Jan 31 18:47:37 2009
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