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AP Style
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Ms. Zitnik Facts
100

How long should Observations articles be?

~2 pages

100

Which is correct:

Freshman     freshman

freshman

100

This is the very first sentence or couple of sentences, meant to capture the reader's attention.

lead

100

What are the names of the 2 guys in the On Their Own series?

Gary & Iven

100

Other than Journalism, what do I teach?

English 9

200

This is considered the highest position on Observer staff.

Editor in Chief (or, EIC)
200

Which is correct?

six   or    6

six

200

What should you end an article with?

A really strong quote

200

In what newspaper did the On Their Own series appear?

The Baltimore Sun

200

How long have I taught at Churchill?

This is my 6th year (so, 5 or 6).

300

This is an re-occuring article that features a student who excels at drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, drama, etc.

Student Art Spotlight

300

What does the AP stand for when referring to AP Style?

Associated Press

300

How many interviews do you need for an article?

At least 2

300

What is University of MD's newspaper called?

The Diamondback

300

Where was I born (city/state)?

Baltimore, MD

400

This is a very center of the paper, all color, that highlights a special feature.

Center Spread or Double Truck

400

What is correct?

The Observer     The Observer     "The Observer"

The Observer

400

What does in the upper left corner, in order?

Name

Section 

Slug

400

Who wrote The Radical Write (first and last name)?

Bobby Hawthorne

400

Name one other state I've lived in, other than VA or MD.

Nevada, Georgia, Pennsylvania

500

Name all 6 sections of the Observer, in order.

1. News  2. Observations  3. Opinions  4. Features  5. Arts  6. Sports

500

What are 2 reasons you could use an anonymous source?

the information is not an opinion, this is only person with this reliable information.

500

Make corrections to the following:

"I feel very blessed to be working in such an excellent school", says Swift.

"I feel very blessed to be working in such an excellent school," Swift said.
500

In an article from Penn, a student got upset about what tradition that she doesn't feel is right?

toast throwing

500

How did I get a concussion (maybe?) when I was a teenager?

My friend was carrying me like a baby and dropped me on my head.