AP Stylebook monthly Twitter chat: crime and courts
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The Associated Press Stylebook will be explaining current usage of crime and court terms in its monthly chat over microblogging service Twitter.
The AP Stylebook a.k.a. "the journalist's bible" has a prime place in U.S. journalism; journalism students and potential job candidates are often tested their knowledge of the 480-page tome, the neutral-at-all-costs but authoritative tone of the writing has inspired a spoof Twitter account called @FakeAPStylebook.
Last month's chat was about religion with Associated Press national religion writer Rachel Zoll.
AP's style and usage changes with the times, here's where it currently stands on a few religious topics:
- Muslim is the preferred term for an adherent of Islam
- Pronouns referring to God are not capitalized: he, his;
- It's heaven and hell, but Hades. It's Satan, but satanic and the devil and write
- Bible verses like this: John 3:14-16. No quotes.
To participate in the upcoming chat with Colleen Long who covers law enforcement for AP, follow either the @APStylebook Twitter account or search for the #APStyleChat hashtag on Sept. 19 at 2:30 p.m. EDT.
