Usually, how many words should a headline be?
Two to five
Which section's story is correlated with the cover of each issue?
Insight
What is the no. 1 thing to avoid when writing in AP Style?
Oxford Commas
What does G.I.D. stand for?
Gables in a Day
What dollar amount is each staff member required to meet for their annual ad quota?
$200
What six elements should one attempt to include in every blurb or subheadline?
Who, what, when, where, why and how
What are the names of our three 'little things' and which sections are each of them found within?
When do you spell out numbers and when do you use numerals in AP Style?
Spell out one through nine and use numerals for 10 and above
What camera setting should reaction photos be taken in?
Sports setting (running person icon)
Through what organization does highlights receive state-wide recognition from? (+100 for the full name not just the acronym)
FSPA (Florida Scholastic Press Association)
What is the correct capitalization/punctuation of this headline: MESSI MEETS MIAMI
Messi meets Miami
Through what website is the online section of highlights published?
CavsConnect
How do you quote Gonzo saying "I love journalism ethics" in AP Style?
"I love journalism ethics," highlights adviser Melissa Gonzalez said.
What is highlights not allowed to do in our Instagram captions?
Be opinionated or 'cheer'
What volume of highlights will we begin in August?
What should you double check and avoid within your headline and blurb?
Repetition/redundancy
Within which sections are writers allowed to use opinionated language?
Opinion, Sports & Insight
Which months do we abbreviate in AP Style? (write them in their abbreviated form)
Jan./Feb./Aug./Sept./Oct./Nov./Dec.
What should you never do when taking photos of a person/people?
Cut off limbs!
What should always be done at the beginning of each interview?
Ask permission to record the interviewee and restate that they are giving consent to being recorded
How many seconds do we have readers' attention for?
Seven seconds
Other than opposable thumbs, what is a unique aspect of the opinion section? (+100 points if the name of last year's is included)
The opinion column (Ava's Antics *she made me include this*)
What kind of voice/tense do we use in highlights/AP Style?
Active voice or historical present tense
Spot the caption mistake: This afternoon, our girls soccer team defeated Doral Academy with a score of 0-5.
The scores should be flipped (5-0)
When turning in a draft where should the document be submitted?
The Google Drive AND Teams