AP Style
State abbreviation for Colorado.
Colo.
True or False: In the Society of Professional Journalists' Code of Ethics, one of the four principles for ethical journalism is to seek truth and report it.
True.
True or False: Terrace is abbreviated when used in a full AP style address.
False. Like Alley, Circle, or Road, Terrace is always spelled out.
Correct or incorrect: That restaurant is further than I wanted to drive today.
Incorrect. Should be "farther."
Print or Pass: “A heavy police presence sectioned off a block of homes in a quiet Southern California suburb Sunday, as residents adjusted to life at the center of a sprawling manhunt for a fugitive whose police and military background and vitriolic online manifesto has put the region on high-alert.”
Print: This is an example of a great lead because not only does it state “who” “what” and “when” but it also uses strong verbs such as “adjusted” and “sprawling manhunt”. The strong vocabulary draws the reader in wanting to know more.
A. 1:00 p.m.
B. 1 pm
C. 1:00 P.M.
D. 1 p.m.
D. 1 p.m.
Are images allowed to be Photoshopped such as cropping, conversion to grayscale and color adjustments?
Yes.
Which is the correct AP style address?
A. 101 N. Kingsbury Rd.
B. 101 N. Kingsbury Road
C. 101st N. Kingsbury Rd.
D. 101st North Kingsbury Road.
B. 101 N. Kingsbury Road
Alright or all right?
All right
Print or Pass: “A former Navy reservist who was fired from the Los Angeles Police Department in 2008 has gone on a murderous rampage aimed at police officers and their families, law enforcement officials said Thursday, killing at least three people-including an 11 year veteran of the Riverside Police Department- and setting off a huge manhunt across Southern California.”
Pass; This is an example of a bad lead because the reader does not even find out that three people were killed until much further in the paragraph. Less important information was put before the crucial news.
5th century or fifth century
Fifth century. Spell out for numbers 9 and lower.
True or False: In the SPJ Code of Ethics, journalists are supposed to act interdependently.
False. The correct version of the SPJ Code of Ethics state that journalists should act "independently."
Which is the correct AP style address?
A. Forty-Four Albany Avenue
B. 44 Albany Avenue
C. 44 Albany Ave.
D. Forty-fourth Albany Ave
C. 44 Albany Ave.
Choose the correct AP style date.
A. Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022
B. Thursday, December 8, 2022
C. Thurs., Dec. 8, 2022
D. Thurs., Dec. 8, 2022
A. Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022
'Alexa, thank my driver': Here’s the simple way Amazon customers can show delivery drivers appreciation this holiday season
OR
Amazon will give your overworked delivery driver $5 if you ask Alexa to say thank you
Print: Amazon will give your overworked delivery driver $5 if you ask Alexa to say thank you
Correct or Incorrect? Parts for the carrier are made in Tampa, Florida; Austin, Texas; and Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Correct.
What is the highest and primary obligation of ethical journalism?
The highest and primary obligation of ethical journalism is to serve the public.
The abbreviation of West Virginia
W. Va.
Myriad or myriad of
Myriad. The myriad books on the shelf are overwhelming. She has myriad shoes in her closet.
Print or Pass: Many members of the Elizabeth Mount community are excited about new dorms scheduled to open before next semester. Sally Smith, director of residence life, is no exception.
“The new dorm will house 36 students in apartment-style units,” Smith said.
Pass, the quote doesn't say anything that can't be paraphrased.
Two-by-four, 2-by-4 or 2x4
Two-by-four. This is considered an exception to the rule. Most dimensions use the numerical form.
Name the FOUR uses of textual, visual and other quotations of cultural material that constitute as fair use.
The purposes are reporting, criticism, commentary, or discussion.
A. She has a Bachelor's of Science in chemistry.
B. She has a bachelor's degree in chemistry.
C. She as a BS in chemistry.B. She has a bachelor's degree in chemistry.
Which one is correct?
A. Post It Notes
B. Post-It notes
C. Post-it notes
D. Post-it Notes
D. Post-it Notes
Print or pass which term:
Healthcare or health care
Health care. Unlike most all other people and organizations on the planet, the AP stylebook does not recognize this as a single word.