AP Style
March, April, May, June and July.
Which months are never abbreviated?
Be specific, be definite and be concrete.
What are the keys to precision language?
Truth, surprise, sequence and good sense.
What are the keys to writing humor?
Using someone else's work as your own.
What is plagiarism?
The legal right to retain ownership of your freelance work in all forms.
What are all rights?
Only when they appear before a name.
When are titles capitalized?
They cause misunderstandings and shrink the vocabulary.
Why should writers avoid clichés?
What is the GOAL method?
Be free of obligations, be fair, and remember good taste.
What are 3 rules of simple ethics for journalists?
Take edits gracefully, meet deadlines and fulfill promises.
What are best practices for building a relationship with an editor?
Avenue, Boulevard and Street.
What street names are abbreviated with numbered addresses?
Avoid abstractions and ambiguities, and use simple, specific words.
What is writing with clarity?
They start with history, end with the future and include contrary forces.
What are Blundell's Blocks?
Act independently, minimize harm, seek truth and report it, and be accountable and transparent.
What are the 4 principles of the SPJ Code of Ethics?
SPJ, Study Hall, Writer's Digest and Writer's Life.
What are freelancing communities?
The list includes AARP, CIA, FBI, NASA, AAA, UNICEF and UFO.
What acronyms are acceptable in all uses?
What are people?
When each paragraph is linked to both the one before and the one after.
What is stitching?
Physically intrude, false light and disclosure of private information that could be offensive.
What are the definitions of invasion of privacy?
Keep good records, protect your brand, and pay taxes quarterly.
What are keys to running your own freelance business?
Morning, afternoon, evening and night.
Which time element terms are used only in broadcast writing?
Recording and sharing sights, sounds, aromas, tastes and physical surroundings.
What is reporting with all five senses?
A sudden emotion, food for thought, a surprise, or words of wisdom.
What is a golden nugget?
Truth, privilege, the malice test, and fair comment and criticism.
What are the defenses of libel?
Know your market, make your pitch, consider the contract, stay connected, and mind your personal brand.
What are the 5 keys to freelancing?