How Do You Edit Using AP Style?
Editing articles occasionally creates more stress than it should for copy editors, freelancers and journalists. Tedious details such as abbreviations and proper attribution prove to be difficult at times, but they aren’t such unruly beasts once you get the hang of it. However, when proofing an article written in AP style, there are a few rules to keep in mind. Here are some guidelines for how to edit an article using AP style. Conduct a quick word count to make sure that the article falls within the parameters of the assignment. If the article falls outside of the guidelines, edit and then cut unnecessary material. Make sure the article is written in the proper format. For example, if you are working on a hard news article, be sure that it is written in the inverted pyramid style, which provides the audience with the most important information at the beginning of the article. Review the lead to make sure that it is focused and tightly woven. If the lead tends to ramble, or is not direc
