In AP (Associated Press) style, dates are written using figures without ordinal suffixes so you write “July 4” rather than “July 4th” or “the fourth of July.” When a specific date is given, the longer months are abbreviated (Jan., Feb., Aug., Sept., Oct., Nov., Dec.), while March, April, May, June, and July are always spelled […]

In AP (Associated Press) style, the general, informal reference to a degree uses an apostrophe and a lowercase letter: write “bachelor’s degree” and “master’s degree,” not “Bachelor’s Degree” or “bachelors degree.” Note the possessive apostrophe is required (bachelor’s, not bachelors). When referring to a degree in a specific field, AP style keeps it lowercase too […]

In AP (Associated Press) style, the rule for United States depends on whether it’s used as a noun or an adjective. As a noun, it is always spelled out for example, “He traveled across the United States.” As an adjective (modifying another noun), AP style uses the abbreviation “U.S.” with periods for example, “U.S. foreign […]

In AP Style, titles follow specific rules regarding capitalization, placement, and punctuation, depending on their formality and position relative to a name. Proper use of titles enhances clarity and professionalism in journalistic writing. A title is an identifying name. There are a few rules to write down the titles. Continue reading the post to get […]

In AP (Associated Press) style, a press release follows a clear, standardized structure designed to read like a news story so journalists can use it easily. It typically opens with “FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE” at the top, followed by a headline (in title case or sentence case) and a dateline the originating city in all caps […]