Topic: “AP Style”

Posted in Behind the News

When and how to report on propaganda?

, by John Daniszewski

We are living in an era of sophisticated propaganda coming from many directions, including various extremist groups, advocacy organizations and governments.

Sometimes it is necessary to quote from the propaganda of organizations such as the Islamic State group, or from governments such as North Korea. Before we do so, we should ask some basic questions.

Posted in Behind the News

AP Style on 'Dreamers'

, by John Daniszewski

With the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program in the news, members of the public, TV commentators and politicians are commonly referring to the program’s beneficiaries as “Dreamers.”

Posted in Products and Services

Making a case for a singular ‘they’

, by Lauren Easton

During a panel at the American Copy Editors Society national conference in St. Petersburg, Florida, on Friday, it was announced that the 2017 AP Stylebook will include guidance on the limited use of “they” as a singular pronoun.

Posted in Products and Services

A new look for AP Stylebook Online

, by Lauren Easton

It’s now easier for AP Stylebook Online subscribers to find what they’re looking for with the launch of a redesigned APStylebook.com.

Posted in Products and Services

Ready to lowercase ‘internet’ and ‘web’

, by Lauren Easton

During a panel at the American Copy Editors Society national conference in Portland, Oregon, on Saturday, it was announced that the 2016 AP Stylebook will lowercase the words ‘internet’ and ‘web.’

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