not teaching,
still THINKING …
Order out of chaos. That’s what style guides bring to our writing.
The go-to resource for journalists is The Associated Press Stylebook. When used properly and regularly, it brings consistency to what we write and to what you read. That means:
- No distractions about why a word might be hyphenated one day and not the next — because it all depends on usage of the word
- Trust in explanations of issues and terms in the news — impeachment is a good example
- Validation that the guide is up to date — not only is the print version published once a year, but tips also are available via social media
These benefits of style were brought to mind in an email from the AP just this morning. We are sharing them here because anyone — even a “newsroom” of one — can subscribe to AP Online for fresh tips and updates throughout the year.
So can health/medical public relations professionals and public relations/marketing agencies, as the AP also offers webinars specifically for them.
We have plenty of chaos in our everyday lives for one reason or another. It is comforting to know that The Associated Press is there for us — and for you.
(These two profs are no longer teaching at Syracuse University’s Newhouse School, but we are still thinking.)