AP style is being able to write effectively using the
correct grammar and punctuation. There are always the basics when it comes to writing, but it is always best to makes the fewest mistakes possible. As stated in the article "Why I Am an AP Style Stickler" written by Arika Daniels, there are common errors that still occur. There is no comma before "and" in a series. Even I have made this error a couple of times. It's such a simple sentence, but it is still easy to goof up by adding that extra not wanted comma.
Writing the wrong information could completely turn off the readers or media from even reading the rest of the article or any written document. It is very important to know the AP style because it just makes life easier. According to AP "Top 15" written by Gibson, this professor's guide is very handy when it comes to writing and editing your work. All of these hints are helpful to make writing easier. It can help a PR practitioner by starting them off on the right foot. If a person is learning AP style and continually practicing the correct usage of grammar and punctuation, then it will help prevent them from making mistakes. It can only help a writer prepare for the future. It can make news releases and fact sheets more relevant by creating less redundant of information.
If I was given an AP style quiz during an interview at an agency, then I would be confident from what I have learned this week to do well. I learned a lot from the article "AP Style" because there was a lot of helpful ways to write correctly. There were helpful hints from writing the correct way to abbreviate months when used with days and numerals or indicate time.
