The chicago manual of style and the associated press ap stylebook offer differing recommendations regarding possessive forms of proper names ending in s. The associated press stylebook 20 associated press. If you want to go against ap and keep writing drivethrough instead of drivethru, and if you think you have an etymologically. We took at look at the ap stylebook s section on possessions possessives and exorcised some demons coming up with these guidelines. The distinction in ap style between joint possession and separate possession see the last paragraph in the previous section also applies to chicago style. Ap style cheat sheet for wjea s writeoff contests and beyond student journalists should have at least these two sources available to answer basic style questions. The ap stylebook and libel manual was written specifically for newspaper journalists. Use our shopping assistant to find the tools that work best for your needs. The associated press is the essential global news network, delivering fast, unbiased news from every corner of the world to all media platforms and formats. It s conceivable that over time, ebook may lose its hyphen. Some other special cases include possessives with the genitive form three hours delay made all the difference. It depends on who you ask, and it depends on the kind of noun in question. Nonacademic styles, such as ap, suggest simply adding an apostrophe to the end of a word that ends in s. Apostrophes should not be used with possessive pronouns because possessive pronouns already show possessionthey.
I didnt memorize it, but i at least knew where to look up whatever question i had. Mar 24, 2017 the associated press stylebook says it is opening the door to use of the singular they. Ap stylebook, also known by its full name the associated press stylebook and briefing on media law, is an english grammar style and usage guide created by american journalists working for or connected with the associated press to standardize mass communication. A solid grasp of ap style not only adds credibility to your work in the eyes of media editors and reporters. Ap stylebook product information ap stylebook online. The delivery boy s truck was blocking the driveway. Ap rules that proper names such as chris, agnes, and russ take only an apostrophe, like these examples. Note that singular nouns ending in s still take an apostrophe and an additional s i. When you are using a common noun ending in s that is possessive, do you use apostrophe s or just an apostrophe. Its mobile optimized so you can use it on your desktop, laptop, smartphone or tablet. In ap style, you use a lone apostrophe to make singular nouns and names that end with s possessive, and in chicago style, most of the time you add an apostrophe and an s, with a few rare exceptions. In other words, do not use abbreviations or acronyms that your readers will. She smiled, youll want to read this gatehouse newsroom post about how to properly use quotation marks in ap style stories then.
It covers much more than the ap stylebook, which generally covers only common words and their usage. For both ap and chicago style, if a singular noun does not end in s, add s. Jul, 2019 one of the first things a student in a beginning journalism course learns about is associated press style or ap style for short. The ap stylebook 2 print edition, webbased access and style checking software. Punctuation, possessives, pithiness 100 years on, the elements of style holds sway over generations of writers and editors, despite its sporadic contradictions to the goto reference for modern journalists. One of my friends questioned the proper use of the word. If youre writing about a religious adviser, you need to use the appropriate terminology. Ap definitive source a new look for ap stylebook online.
Follow this guide to correctly use religious titles in ap style. Some changes deal with broad language issues, like an entry in this year s guide for medicare for all, with a capital m and a capital a. Some contemporary authorities such as the associated press stylebook recommend or allow the practice of. For possessives, use an apostrophe s for all words not ending in s. The associated press stylebook says it is opening the door to use of the singular they. Sure, you may be able to find a list of ap style guidelines on the internet, but this book is comprehensive and is arranged in a format that makes finding specific answers easy, i. The associated press compiled a style guide of essential words, phrases and definitions. May 24, 2011 the ap s darrell christian said, we dont impose our style. Whew, so that seemed complicated, but remember most of the time its simple. The 2019 edition of the associated press stylebook and briefing on media law includes more than 200 new or revised entries, with chapters covering data journalism, business, fashion, food, religion and sports terms, as well as media law, news values, punctuation, social media, polls and surveys and a new chapter on health and science. Ap style holds that a few universally recognized abbreviations are required in some instances and some other abbreviations are acceptable depending on the context, but in general, as a writer, you should avoid having your writing appear as if it s alphabet soup.
For singular proper names ending in s sounds such as x, ce, and z, use s for plurals of a single letter, add s do not use s for plurals of numbers or multiple letter combinations bullets associated press style is to use dashes, not bullets, for lists that follow a colon. Proof the content you create in microsoft word, outlook and todays web browsers, helping find errors in spelling, usage and ap style. Ap stylebook online is a searchable, customizable resource for writers and editors. Mar 28, 2017 the associated press says the use of they as a singular or genderneutral pronoun is acceptable in limited cases. A new stylebook entry, which was announced thursday as part of the aps session at the 21st national conference of aces. Mass communications 307 public relations processes ap style tips for pr writers.
Possessive for singular names ending in s ap which is applicable for newsletters and news releases endorses adding only an apostrophe thus, the possessive of gus is gus and for. Here is a list of ten example topics you may want to include in your organizations house style guide. May 02, 20 note that associate is not possessive, as in associate s, even though bachelor s and master s above are possessive. For example, the conference call will be held monday. This handy reference tells you at a glance what s changed since the last ap guide. I typically consult the many current style manuals on my bookshelf to support the advice i give. Ap style rules for possessives gatehouse media 20160915. How to write an apstyle newspaper article pen and the pad. Sep 01, 20 when creating the possessive form of nouns, there are eight simple rules.
Some style guides say that singular nouns ending in s sounds such as ce, x, and z may take either the apostrophe alone or s. In cp style, capitalize the names of universities but not their departments this conflicts with much. In other style guides, chris takes an apostrophe and an s. Possessives and attributives the chicago manual of style. Ap style holds that you should not use on before a date or day of the week when its absence would not lead to confusion, except at the beginning of a sentence. Please check the style guide of whatever format youre using to make sure youre in line with their recommendations.
Public relations writers use standard media style that is, associated press style for communicating with the news media. Its updated throughout the year and valuable onlineonly resources, including ask the editor, topical guides and pronunciation guide, expand on the print books guidance. See also ap style arabic names, ap style chinese names, ap style korean names, ap style russian names, and ap style spanish names. The placement of an apostrophe depends upon the word you are making possessive. Ap style was developed and is maintained by the associated press, the world s oldest news service. The ap stylebook now includes they as a singular, genderneutral pronoun. Apr 07, 2014 making compound words possessive, such as the attorney general s report. White s the elements of style, i am struck by its complete assurance about controversies that. Bob dole s concession speech was stoic and dignified. Use a possessive form after both words if the objects are individually owned. The first edition of the book was 203 pages, which has since evolved into a book that is more than 1,000 pages. Although it is sold as a guide for reporters, it has become the leading reference for most forms of publicfacing corporate.
A the dealership sold over 75 vehicles during the clearance sale. Forming possessives of words ending in s or an s sound by karen yin 9 comments im going to focus on the difference between how the associated press stylebook and the chicago manual of style handle possessives for words ending in s or an s sound. That post defines house style guides and shares three things to do before creating your own. While the associated press style guide gives guidance on how to cite sources used within articles, it does not indicate guidelines for using footnotes, since footnotes do not typically appear with newspaper and magazine articles. Is the oxford comma for all lists or just some lists. Make a singular noun possessive by adding an apostrophe and an s.
And of course, it discusses the benefits of using one. The chicago manual of style calls this the possessive with genitive, which i. It s mobile optimized so you can use it on your desktop, laptop, smartphone or tablet. A good grasp of the basics will ensure that your news story achieves the ap goals of consistency and. But ap style is not ultimately determined by court or government action. The ap stylebook now includes they as a singular, gender. The ap stylebook has a few simple rules for using quotation marks in ap style stories. Its now easier for ap stylebook online subscribers to find what theyre looking for with the launch of a redesigned. In addition to an enhanced home page that features style tips and stylebook events, the sites search functionality is greatly improved, directing. Im going to focus on the difference between how the associated press stylebook and the chicago manual of style handle possessives for words ending in s or. The best written works contain clarity, consistency and elegance. However, if the noun ends in the letter s and the following noun begins with an s, add an apostrophe only.
Others are common usage in ap political and historical coverage. If you write for other venues, such as the book publishing industry, you will need the chicago style manual, as that is the other style manual used by writers. Refer to the associated press stylebook affiliate link below for how and when to use abbreviations for degrees. To form a possessive construction from a singular common noun, add an apostrophe and the letter s. I find myself looking up how to handle discussion of their academic degrees in my trusty little associated press. Heres some of what was new in newspaper editing when these guides came out. Marsh last term, the justices didnt just split over whether to uphold a kansas deathpenalty statute they also disagreed over a usage issue that has driven many lawyers to blows. Donald trump will take the oath of office as the 45th president of the united states at noon on jan. When creating the possessive form of nouns, there are eight simple rules. The ap style guide changed their rules to allow the.
Ap style for first time allows use of they as singular pronoun. The important stories of innovation across the continent s wideranging economies. According to the ap stylebook, which word correctly completes the sentence. In addition to an enhanced home page that features style tips and stylebook events, the site. The following quiz is designed to test your knowledge and understanding of core chapter concepts. But some american style guides including ap stylebook will recommend chris cafe. We refer to many entertainment and sports figures by the names theyre commonly known by, whatever their legal names may be. How to do a footnote using the associated press style. Mar, 2015 the ap stylebook, the buzzfeed style guide, the economist style guide, and the chicago manual of style all recommend hyphenating ebook, as well as most other e words such as ereader and ecommerce. The ap stylebook s guidelines for the use of a and an follow the traditional rule. Feb 27, 2019 100 years on, the elements of style holds sway over generations of writers and editors, despite its sporadic contradictions to the goto reference for modern journalists. Ap discusses these in its on using apostrophes and says that phrases as a day s pay, two weeks vacation, three days work and your money s worth all get the possessive treatment. Quasi possessives grammar underground with june casagrande. You can take this quiz as many times as you would like.
That is, what was new in previous editions of aps style guide and have those changes stood the test of time. In the context of a bio, youd spell out degrees, as shown above. If youre new to house style guides, be sure to check out my related post what are the benefits of a house style guide. The apostrophe or character is a punctuation mark, and sometimes a diacritical mark. Associated press style cheat sheet compiled with assistance from online resources, including scribd, purdue university and towson university abbreviations and acronyms as a general rule, use only commonly recognized abbreviations. Robert scarano cmj236 below are 10 things i found in the stylebook that i did not know before hand, or were wrong about. The department prefers bullets, but punctuate them per ap style. There are some 5,000 rules in all, and they are frequently updated. The marking of possessive case of nouns as in the eagles feathers, or in one months time. Chris photograph appears on page 1 of the business. We do oppose pseudonyms, but that policy is based on the fact that most pseudonyms are used to conceal a persons true identity. Learn ap stylebook with free interactive flashcards.
Founded in 1846, ap today is the most trusted source of independent news and information. We are discussing a possible change to our guidance on the possessive form of singular proper names ending in s. Ap discusses these in its on using apostrophes and says that phrases as a days pay, two weeks vacation, three days work and your moneys worth all get the possessive treatment. Ap stylebook adds ebook edition to digital product suite. Ap style used to be to use he when gender is not known. Aug 12, 2019 whew, so that seemed complicated, but remember most of the time it s simple. It s updated throughout the year and valuable onlineonly resources, including ask the editor, topical guides and pronunciation guide, expand on the print book s guidance. My first ap stylebook was a 1976 edition acquired in 1979 when i started high school. The associated press stylebook app offers current style guidance as you write or edit in word. The truth is that chris takes just an apostrophe only if you follow the rules in the the associated press stylebook.
The most common, such as nasa, fbi and cia, can be used on all references. To write a story in ap style, you need to abide by the associated press handbook of rules for punctuation, capitalization and certain other details. If you use a title, dont use it on second reference. Spiralbound book, updated each spring 2019 ap stylebook. For the possessive, the apostrophe is used with an s for singular words that do not. Whether to write kansas statute, as justice thomas did in his majority opinion, or kansas s statute, as justice souter did in his dissent. A new stylebook entry, which was announced thursday as part of the ap s session at the 21st national conference of aces. Possessives learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Ap is releasing the 2015 ap stylebook ebook with basic books, a division of the perseus books group, which also publishes the perfectbound print ap. See special expressions, but otherwise, for consistency and ease in remembering a rule.
According to a tweet from the ap stylebook, the change is noted as of today on its web version, and will be included in the next print edition, due out next month. Both are necessary for any writer to have and to know, in depth. Assassin several friends and i were sitting around and somehow the word assassin came up. It is the indispensable reference for writers, editors, proofreaders, indexers, copywriters, designers, and publishers, informing the editorial canon with sound, definitive advice. If possession is ninetenths of the law, just imagine how important correctly signifying it in your writing is. Ask the editor provides answers, clarification and guidance on style issues that.
The supreme court of the united states is split on whether a possessive singular noun that ends with s should always have an additional s after the apostrophe, sometimes have an additional s after the apostrophe for instance, based on whether the final sound of the original word is pronounced s or z, or never have an additional s after. The important stories of innovation across the continents wideranging economies. Stylebook key this updated and revised version of the associated press stylebook has been organized like a dictionary. Ap stylebook online takes everything you love about the stylebook az guide to usage, spelling and punctuation and makes it an even more convenient tool. This is the style guide that professional media use.
When it is necessary to distinguish between two people who use the same last name, as in married couples or brothers and sisters, generally use the first and last name. To find out, i headed to my bookshelf, where i have an incomplete collection of ap stylebooks past. The chicago manual of style online is the venerable, timetested guide to style, usage, and grammar in an accessible online format. The chicago manual of style calls this the possessive with genitive, which i dont love because genitive roughly translates to possessive. Apostrophes punctuation academic guides at walden university. The english language is history s greatest example of crowdsourcing. Learn the major differences between chicago and ap style guides to assist your writing. Choose from 100 different sets of ap stylebook flashcards on quizlet.
Whites the elements of style, i am struck by its complete assurance about controversies that. When a persons gender isnt clear indicate it by using he or she later in the text. Bob doles concession speech was stoic and dignified. Sep 15, 2016 if possession is ninetenths of the law, just imagine how important correctly signifying it in your writing is. How do you make names that end in s possessive and would you welcome a change to ap style. Associated press style is one of the most commonly used writing style guides in the united states, used primarily by journalists. Only use it in direct quotations or if a woman specifically requests it. How to use religious titles in ap style bka content. Apostrophes are punctuation marks used to indicate possession. Ap style cheat sheet for wjeas writeoff contests and beyond student journalists should have at least these two sources available to answer basic style questions. The associated press stylebook and briefing on media law is available for the first time as an interactive ebook, making the nations leading resource for newsroom style easier to use. Ap style is simply a standardized way of writing everything from dates to street addresses to job titles.
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