How Do You Write Articles In The AP (Associated Press) Style?
The AP manual was developed for newspaper publishing. This style emphasizes economy and minimization of space. Just some specific rules from the manual: Omit extra spaces: No double spaces after any punctuation or spaces around em-dashes. Single space after ellipses. Time and amount measure should follow a number (ex: 12AM, 5oz) Omit serial punctuation: No comma before a conjunction, (ex: “red, white and blue). For serial lists separated by semicolons, use a comma before the conjunction (only if a dependent clause precedes the conjunction). Omit periods in abbreviations: United States should present as US, when used as a modifier (this applies to all countries, and for AM / PM), Casing: AM / PM always capitalized. Units of measure always lowercase followed by period (oz., lb., in.) Keep periods for titles: Ex: (Dr., Mr. and Mrs.) Use inch and foot abbreviations only for home improvement articles: Use a single quote for feet (ex: 10′) and double quote marks for inches (ex: 8”). If not h
