[stylist] Tips for PR writing

[Brad Dunse']

Bridgit,

I've seen July as Jul, June as Jun, of course May is just May. 
Nonetheless it is a really good guide. I learned some and confirmed 
some others :).

Brad


On 5/6/2011  05:17 PM Bridgit Pollpeter said...
>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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>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
>
>
>
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