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 sometimes feels like these benefits disappear,...
How Do You Write AP Style Legislative Titles? 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...
A Primer on the AP Style Rule for Acronyms 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...
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 thought or implied mischief....
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 when reporting criminal behavior or...
AP Style 2020 Elections Topical Guide (With General Political Terms) Politics, and especially elections, can spark big emotions that result in writing bias or accidental inaccuracies. To prevent writing mistakes, use this AP style 2020 Elections Topical Guide. We...
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