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?
An image's width compared to its height.
What is aspect ratio?
Using someone else's work or ideas as your own.
What is plagiarism?
They are concise, consistent, correct and complete.
What are the 4 C's?
Only when they appear before a name.
When are titles capitalized?
They cause misunderstandings and shrink the vocabulary.
Why should writers avoid clichés?
Content, lighting and composition.
What are the key concepts in measuring the quality of a news photo?
Be free of obligations, be fair, and remember good taste.
What are the 3 rules of simple ethics for copyeditors?
Correct facts, style and grammar; cut wordiness; and clarify language.
What are the standard copyediting protocols?
Avenue, Boulevard and Street.
What street names are abbreviated with numbered addresses?
A figure of speech combining inconsistent or incongruous comparisons.
What is a mixed metaphor?
A composition guideline using 9 lines and 4 intersections.
What is the rule of thirds?
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?
This calculation measures readability using word and syllable counts.
What is the Flesch Formula?
The list includes AARP, CIA, FBI, NASA, AAA, UNICEF and UFO.
What acronyms are acceptable in all uses?
Two or more words that collectively modify a noun.
What is a compound modifier?
Cropping, switching to gray-scale, normal toning, and camera dust removal.
What are the acceptable ways to alter photos under the AP Code of Ethics for Journalists?
Physically intrude, false light and disclosure of private information that could be offensive.
What are the definitions of invasion of privacy?
This calculation measures readability using sentence length and words with three or more syllables.
What is the Fog Index?
Morning, afternoon, evening and night.
Which time element terms are used only in broadcast writing?
Prepositional phrases and nonessential clauses.
What are two signals that a sentence can be edited tighter?
A vacation photo hotspot that proves photos can lie.
What is Pedra do Telegrafo (or Telegraph Rock)?
Truth, privilege, the malice test, and fair comment and criticism.
What are the defenses of libel?
Duties that ensure credibility and readability.
What are fact-checking, gatekeeping and good judgment?