Stylebook

Whilst flipping through the Associated Press Style book, I came across couple of interesting things. Firstly when you look under the world children, it states that “in general, call children 15 or younger by their firs name on second reference. Use the last name, however, if the seriousness of the story calls for it, as a in a murder case, for example. For ages 16 and 17, use judgment, but generally go with the surname unless it’s a light story. Use the surname for those 18 and older.” This was very interesting as I read it. I never knew, one classifies it like that.

Another awkward abbreviation I read was, SRO – standing room only. I though SRO meant – “single room occupancy,” and this was associated with the help of homeless people. “The SRO Program provides rental assistance for homeless persons in connection with the moderate rehabilitation of SRO dwellings. SRO housing contains units for occupancy by one person. These units may contain food preparation or sanitary facilities, or both.”

The associated press is a very interesting read, learn a lot of useful and interesting information.