AP Style
Observational Detail
Images
Ethics
Freelancing
100

March, April, May, June and July. 

Which months are never abbreviated?

100

Be specific, be definite and be concrete.

What are the keys to precision language?

100

An image's width compared to its height.

What is aspect ratio?

100

Using someone else's work as your own.

What is plagiarism?

100

The legal right to retain ownership of your freelance work in all forms.

What are all rights?

200

 Only when they appear before a name. 

When are titles capitalized?

200

They cause misunderstandings and shrink the vocabulary. 

Why should writers avoid clichés?

200

Content, lighting and composition.

What are the key concepts in measuring the quality of a news photo?

200

Be free of obligations, be fair, and remember good taste.

What are 3 rules of simple ethics for journalists?

200

Take edits gracefully, meet deadlines and fulfill promises.

What are best practices for building a relationship with an editor?

300

Avenue, Boulevard and Street.

What street names are abbreviated with numbered addresses?

300

Avoid abstractions and ambiguities, and use simple, specific words.

What is writing with clarity?

300

A composition guideline using 9 lines and 4 intersections.

What is the rule of thirds?

300

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?

300

SPJ, Study Hall, Writer's Digest and Writer's Life.

What are freelancing communities?

400

The list includes AARP, CIA, FBI, NASA, AAA, UNICEF and UFO. 

What acronyms are acceptable in all uses?

400
It requires verification, and provides power, connection and credibility to a feature story. 

What is truth?

400

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?

400

Physically intrude, false light and disclosure of private information that could be offensive. 

What are the definitions of invasion of privacy?

400

Keep good records, protect your brand, and pay taxes quarterly.

What are keys to running your own freelance business?

500

Morning, afternoon, evening and night. 

Which time element terms are used only in broadcast writing?

500

Recording and sharing sights, sounds, aromas, tastes and physical surroundings.

What is reporting with all five senses?

500

A vacation photo hotspot that proves photos can lie.

What is Pedra do Telegrafo (or Telegraph Rock)? 


500

Truth, privilege, the malice test, and fair comment and criticism.

What are the defenses of libel?

500

Know your market, make your pitch, consider the contract, stay connected, and mind your personal brand.

What are the 5 keys to freelancing?