Dashes or Hyphens? They Look the Same, But They’re Not!
Do you know whether you should be using dashes or hyphens when you write? It depends on what you're trying to accomplish!
Tag Archives: AP Style
How Do You Handle Singular-They Pronouns?
While some people still seem unwilling to negotiate the 'singular they,' we also need to discuss appropriate singular they pronouns.
AP Style Update: Drop ‘Assault Rifle’ Terminology
Updated Associated Press Stylebook guidance called for journalists to stop using the terms 'assault rifle' and 'assault weapon' in stories.
Teepee or Tipi? Get Used to an Alternate Spelling!
Those of us who grew up around the golden age of the Western remember the teepee as those conical-shaped Native American dwellings.
Sentence Case or Title Case? Ever Heard of ‘Camel Case’?
If you write professionally or academically, you probably saw terms like 'sentence case' and 'title case.' But they aren't the only ones.
How Do You Spell the Name of the Ukrainian President? It Depends.
If you read about the Russian invasion of Ukraine, you may see different spellings for the name of the Ukrainian president.
Do’s or Dos? What Do You Compare With Don’ts?
We constantly see apostrophes used incorrectly to indicate plurals. But do you say Do's or Dos for the opposite don'ts?
Fireman or Firefighter? Some Think There’s a Big Difference!
Do you think there's a difference between the terms fireman or firefighter? I didn't when I was a kid, but that seems to have changed.
No, AP Style Doesn’t Ban Oxford Commas!
Whether you love it or hate it, if you think the Associated Press Stylebook decided to ban Oxford Commas, you should reread what it says!
Proved or Proven? One is No Longer the Top Choice!
When you're writing calls for you to select the proper past participle form of 'prove,' should you select proved or proven?
The Demi Lovato Headline Showing the ‘Singular They’ Problem
Singer and activist Demi Lovato came out earlier this month as nonbinary and selected 'they/them' as the proper pronouns.
Dictionary Adds ‘Second Gentleman’ to Its Listings
If you couldn't guess what a 'second gentleman' might mean, you can now find the definition in the dictionary. And he helped spread the word!
Associated Press Decides Whether to Capitalize White as a Race
The Associated Press reached a decision on whether to follow its rule on capitalizing Black as a race with a similar rule about whether to capitalize White.
Should You Capitalize Black When Referring to Race?
People argue about whether it's appropriate to capitalize black and white when referring to people's races, but disagreement remains.
Don’t Call a Mistress a ‘Mistress,’ AP Stylebook Says
Mistress is no longer the proper word to define a homewrecker, the Associated Press now says. But their guidance on the matter caused a Twitter stir.
Why There’s a Grammar Debate About Hot Water Heaters
I find myself amazed by the kind of grammar debates people can engage in. Here's an example: the debate about hot water heaters.
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