Associated Press Style

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Associated Press Style
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What is it?

• Associate Press Stylebook is most commonly used
  manual for writers and communicators across the
  world.
• Contains definitions and references on the
  correct usage of words, as well as punctuation,
  abbreviations, and capitalization.
• Very different from commonly-known MLA Style.

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How do I use it?

• Look up words, phrases, titles, punctuation, etc.
  in alphabetical order.
• Punctuation guide located in rear of book.
• Use to reference states, titles, sports and
  slang.

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Example

• Comma (,) In a series
• Use commas to separate elements in a series,
  but do not put a comma before the conjunction in
  a simple series
• The flag is red, white and blue.
• He would nominate Tom, Dick or Harry.

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Examples

• Doughnut - Not donut
• Menswear - Not mens wear
• Noon Do not put a 12 in front of it.
  See midnight and times.

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Notice

• It is very important to be familiar with AP
  Style!
• When in doubt, look it up.