tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10282351.post910007199665578493..comments2024-03-26T22:26:32.946-07:00Comments on by Richard R Becker: Writing Web Sites: AP StylebookRichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11249654290264168416noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10282351.post-2959397894297608572010-06-16T10:07:15.849-07:002010-06-16T10:07:15.849-07:00Update: Getting back to my original point that Eng...Update: Getting back to my original point that English is a living language, AP Style has finally changed Web site to website. http://bit.ly/b6Ht3s<br /><br />It only took three years. :)Richhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11249654290264168416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10282351.post-17680504759131252282010-02-04T09:09:08.845-08:002010-02-04T09:09:08.845-08:00Anon,
This is an old article. Did you read it? D...Anon, <br /><br />This is an old article. Did you read it? Did you read the comments?<br /><br />I included exactly why Web site is preferred over website, including the research and deliberation. However, let's not forget that English is a living language and AP Style adopts, adapts, and changes too. <br /><br />I hope this clarifies the issue for you. <br /><br />All my best, <br />RichRichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11249654290264168416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10282351.post-92085280382878007152010-02-03T16:05:28.081-08:002010-02-03T16:05:28.081-08:00Gosh, I don't know you, (I stumbled across thi...Gosh, I don't know you, (I stumbled across this column while in a search engine for another word), but what you have written here violates everything I hold to be sacred. And, I do realize this is a very old column (some three years at this point, I believe).<br /><br />As editors and writers, it is a disservice to our readers and the public in general to follow the whims, fads and trends in Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10282351.post-17574556182004372982009-10-03T08:46:34.088-07:002009-10-03T08:46:34.088-07:00Great question. It really deserves it's own po...Great question. It really deserves it's own post. <br /><br />The difference between "says" and "said" is very clear. <br /><br />Use "says" if they will likely say it all the time. <br /><br />Use "said" if they would say it one time. <br /><br />As for increased usage, either journalists are choosing quotes that are indefinite or someone has taken toRichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11249654290264168416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10282351.post-46703832264086662822009-10-02T19:30:49.376-07:002009-10-02T19:30:49.376-07:00Hi,
I work on the copy desk at a small newspaper ...Hi, <br />I work on the copy desk at a small newspaper in and I am curious about the increased use of the word "says" instead of "said" as an attribution. I learned many years ago to use "said" and of course never "says" in a headline, too. But, now I see it all the time on AP wire and am curious whether I missed an agreed-upon style change. <br />I enjoy Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10282351.post-58065171482966388032009-08-14T15:42:18.349-07:002009-08-14T15:42:18.349-07:00Winston,
I missed your question. As far as I kno...Winston, <br /><br />I missed your question. As far as I know, 9/11 is the most accepted form, without any quotes or italics. However, it is usually used as an adjective, e.g., 9/11 terrorist attacks or atrocity or commission, etc. <br /><br />Hope that helps.<br /><br />All my best, <br />RichRichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11249654290264168416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10282351.post-84302456078247061132009-06-27T10:13:02.980-07:002009-06-27T10:13:02.980-07:00Hi. Speaking of style, does anyone know the corre...Hi. Speaking of style, does anyone know the correct AP Style for 9/11. Is it in quotes, italics, nothing? Thanks. <br /><br />Sydney KnottWinstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07280842498695431845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10282351.post-30351949772673439492008-02-07T08:47:00.000-08:002008-02-07T08:47:00.000-08:00Hi Anon, Good question. AP writes "health care."Ho...Hi Anon, <BR/><BR/>Good question. AP writes "health care."<BR/><BR/>However, it's an evolving word, and the answer for various media outlets seems to be tied to usage, eg. some might say "healthcare professionals" is accepted, but one provides health care. <BR/><BR/>The word is evolving because so many health care companies placed the "heathcare" in their names, which is fine as a name. This Richhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11249654290264168416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10282351.post-57056165354134554612008-02-07T07:54:00.000-08:002008-02-07T07:54:00.000-08:00I ran across your site while doing my own research...I ran across your site while doing my own research on another style question (or at least a question for me)- health care or healthcare?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10282351.post-4958352779298343302007-02-06T11:38:00.000-08:002007-02-06T11:38:00.000-08:00After speaking with a few editors I know, they pro...After speaking with a few editors I know, they provided me their take on the logic behind the AP Style's "very good, language-based, reasons" about Web site. Good, bad, or indifferent:<br /><br />1. The reason Web is capitalized is because it is short for World Wide Web, which is a proper name. <br /><br />2. Site is a separate noun, making the shortened term Web an adjective in this usage. <br /Richhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11249654290264168416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10282351.post-60489423170497706042007-02-03T09:08:00.000-08:002007-02-03T09:08:00.000-08:00Thanks for dropping by Debbie! I really appreciate...Thanks for dropping by Debbie! I really appreciate it. <br /><br />I keep asking myself if I start writing website, will it hinder my other AP arguments? Probably. <br /><br />It takes a long time to educate some clients that titles following a name are not capped. <br /><br />Of course, I've been writing it here, Website, so long, I'll lose some consistency if I go back.<br /><br />Ah, the joys Richhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11249654290264168416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10282351.post-7321639733898960732007-02-02T17:25:00.000-08:002007-02-02T17:25:00.000-08:00Rich,
I'd forgotten all about this. Can't believe...Rich,<br /><br />I'd forgotten all about this. Can't believe it was four years ago. I agree with you... website or Website makes much more sense these days. I'll have to re-evaluate how I write it myself.Debbie Weilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00882080015080485878noreply@blogger.com