AP Style Flashcards
John Jones, who has a Ph.D. in psychology.
or
John Jones, who has a doctorate in psychology.
John Jones, who has a doctorate in psychology.
master’s degree
or
masters degree
master’s degree
the department of history
or
the Department of History
the department of history
7 Fifth Ave.
or
7 5th Ave.
7 Fifth Ave.
Massachusetts Ave.
or
Massachusetts Avenue
Massachusetts Avenue
The affect was overwhelming.
or
The effect was overwhelming.
The effect was overwhelming. (Avoid using affect as noun.)
10 AM
or
10 a.m.
10 a.m.
She gave the CDs to me.
or
She gave the CD’s to me.
She gave the CDs to me.
Northridge, California
or
Northridge, CA
Northridge, California
He died.
or
He passed away.
He died.
The club held its meeting on Thursday.
or
The club had its meeting on Thursday.
The club had its meeting on Thursday.
The dog chased its tale.
or
The dog chased it’s tale.
The dog chased its tale.
He was born in Aug. 1980.
or
He was born in August 1980.
He was born in August 1980.
There are five more days before the next episode airs.
or
There are 5 more days before the next episode.
There are five more days before the next episode airs.
3 percent pay increase
or
three percent pay increase
3 percent pay increase
