Perhaps the only thing more wonderful than getting a new book is when that new book is an AP Stylebook. As much as I enjoy getting my new Stylebook each year, I don't always love the changed entries. The over/under change in 2014, for example, sent me into a tizzy. It also seems like we just get used to a rule and it changes. This year's … [Read more...]
Why I Force My Students to Learn AP Style
I've been called the "AP Style Nazi" and, frankly, I'm just fine with that. The unflattering nickname originated because I force students in all of my writing classes to learn Associated Press Style, and I quiz them on it weekly. My goal is for students to at least know what the AP Stylebook contains. Ideally they will memorize entries they … [Read more...]
June Means AP Stylebook Changes
Just when we think we grasp more AP Style than we’re confused by, the Associated Press goes and changes it. Perhaps they’re just trying to make sure we’re paying attention? The Associated Press made their annual announcement of changes to the 2016 AP Stylebook at the annual ACES conference. The changes include the adoption of 250 new or … [Read more...]
