[stylist] Tips for PR writing

[Bridgit Pollpeter]

Brad,

I don't know exactly why AP Style follows such specific guidelines, but
with state abbreviations, people recognize AP abbreviations easier than
the post-office ones even though we learn this, in what, third grade?

Months like Aug. and Sept. are longer so most institutions abbreviate
this way, but do not shorten months like May and June since they are not
that long.  I've never seen anyone abbreviate these months.  I am pretty
sure this is the prescribed standard for anyone.

The p.m. thing I have no clue on.  I would be interested to know if
anyone has this answer.

I refer to this sheet constantly when I'm working on PR stuff.  It is so
specific at times, drives me nuts!  *smile*

Bridgit

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Date: Fri, 06 May 2011 08:48:13 -0500
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I like this but have a couple questions if anyone knows the 
answer.  Why do you suppose they've not adopted the post office state 
abbreviations? When I see stuff like Neb., Mich., and so forth it 
seems extremely dated to me.  The same goes for  the use of a. m. p. 
m. as oppose to AM PM. The other thing is why aren't June, July, 
March and so forth abbreviated as the others when others are allowed 
to be abbreviated?

The rest makes perfect sense to me oddly enough. Something to be said 
for osmosis :).

Brad