The Associated Press Stylebook 2013 Author: Associated Press | Language: English | ISBN:
0465082998 | Format: PDF
The Associated Press Stylebook 2013 Description
The style of the Associated Press is the gold standard for news writing. With The AP Stylebook in hand, you can learn how to write and edit with the clarity and professionalism for which they are famous. Fully revised and updated, this new edition contains more than 3,000 A to Z entries—including more than 200 new ones—detailing the AP’s rules on grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, abbreviation, and word and numeral usage. You’ll find answers to such wide-ranging questions as:
· When should the names of government bodies be spelled out and when should they be abbreviated?
· What are the general definitions of the major religious movements?
· Which companies do the big media conglomerates own?
· Who are all the members of the British Commonwealth?
· How should box scores for baseball games be filed?
· What constitutes “fair use”?
· What exactly does the Freedom of Information Act cover?
With invaluable additional sections on the unique guidelines for business and sports reporting and on how you can guard against libel and copyright infringement, The AP Stylebook is the one reference that all writers, editors, and students cannot afford to be without.
- Series: Associated Press Stylebook and Briefing on Media Law
- Paperback: 496 pages
- Publisher: Basic Books; Forty-sixth Edition edition (July 30, 2013)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0465082998
- ISBN-13: 978-0465082995
- Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 1.4 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
I've used the AP style guide throughout my professional career. It is the goto for nearly all publications, government offices, media releases, etc. You almost can't go wrong if you adhere to AP guidelines. If you purchase one, you won't have to update for several years as the changes are generally small and can be found online after their announcement.
I have been using an older version for many years and have completely worn it out. So when I heard that "swag" "chichi" and "froufrou" are now AP approved, I decided it was time to upgrade. Also, this new edition addresses some social media questions like Pinterist and Twitter citations. It is organized like a dictionary. If you have a question, just look it up like you would a word in Webster's. it is very convenient.
This is a MUST have for anyone who does any type of professional writing.
I wish I could have gotten a spiral bound copy. But this one will be broken-in in no time.
By Mandy Payne
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I started writing for a new professional agency and needed to update the info I had. This style guide has the latest info in it in a well organized format. Just what i needed.
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