States
What is the correct abbreviation of Maryland when used with a city.
Baltimore, Md.
Proper AP usage of today's date 2/28/24
Feb. 28, 2024
How many spaces go after a period?
One
MB
What is Professor Robey's beat?
Weather
Should you place a comma after the state name when writing a city and state together?
one comma Example: Pittsburgh, Pa.,
Always
What is the correct abbreviation for Boulevard?
Blvd
True or false: Capitalize the first letter of a full-sentence quote.
True
"The dog went for a long walk."
What is beat reporting?
Reporting on a specific topic such as crime, health, education, sports, etc.
Which states do you not abbreviate?
Alaska, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Ohio, Texas, Utah, D.C.
What is the correct way to write money? Example: one million dollars
$1 million - use money sign
What is the correct abbreviation for megabyte?
MB
True or False: Titles of departments and names of classes are not capitalized unless they are also a language or nationality.
True. Example: math, science, English, Spanish
Why is it important to conduct research prior to reporting a story?
To learn more about your source, build credibility and trust.
How do you abbreviate Iowa correctly?
Iowa
What is the proper use of time?
Lowercase and periods. Example: 1 a.m., 8-10 p.m.
Should commas go inside quotation marks?
Yes. Example: "I did nothing wrong," said Miles Robey.
The boys went to McDonald's after class.
What is the purpose of an interview?
Gives the story life, highlights expertise, gives factual information, can bring out an emotional appeal.
When should you spell out a state?
When it stands alone (no city).
Which numbers do you spell out?
One-nine
Fix this sentence:
The players voted 36-5 to change their team colors to red, white, and black.
Is this sentence correct? After backing up her truck to the bank of the Raritan __river____, she dumped the trash into the _river_____.
No, first river needs to be capitalized.
What is the purpose of the AP style guide?
Consistency, Clarity, Accuracy, Brevity