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Marilyn Chase
Dec 28, 2012, 12:38:24 PM12/28/12
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Hi All,
Here's an FYI on style updates for the New Year -
Cheers,
Marilyn
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From: <upd...@apstylebook.com>
Date: Fri, Dec 28, 2012 at 9:15 AM
Subject: AP Stylebook updates
To: chase....@gmail.com
Entries have been updated or added to the AP Stylebook Online. As an online subscriber, you can receive these updates whenever The Associated Press makes them. Every time you log into AP Stylebook Online, you can easily find recent updates by clicking on "New Entries" or "Recent Changes" in the left navigation bar.
Editor's Note: New and updated entries include Android, circles, flash mob, Google Hangout, hashtag, Instagram, Pinterest, Reddit, retweet, Skype and tablet. The section on User-Generated Content has been expanded.
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Android
An operating system created by Google that's used in many smartphones and tablets.
circles
The central organizing principle of Google Plus. Users group each other into circles so they can control, on a case-by-case basis, who can see their posts.
flash mob
A gathering of people performing an action in a public place designated by a text message, email, social media post or other notification sent to the participants. Organizers of flash mobs are often aiming to surprise passers-by by performing spontaneous and seemingly pointless actions en masse.
Google Hangout
A function within Google Plus that allows users to have live, face-to-face, multi-person video chats with chosen participants. Google Hangouts On Air are Hangouts in which the video stream displays publicly on the Google Plus profile page of the user who launched the chat. They can also be displayed on the user's YouTube channel or website.
hashtag
The use of a number sign (#) in a tweet to convey the subject a user is writing about so that it can be indexed and accessed in other users' feeds. If someone is writing about the Super Bowl, for example, the use of #superbowl could be an appropriate hashtag. No space is used between the hashtag and the accompanying search term. Hashtags are sometimes used on social networks other than Twitter, such as Instagram.
Instagram
A social network in which users share photos they've taken, usually on a smartphone or other phone, with people who have chosen to follow them. Some users apply filters to Instagram images to make them appear old or otherwise stylized, and hashtags are sometimes used to help users find photos related to a particular topic. Instagram photos are frequently shared onto other social networks. Facebook agreed to buy Instagram in April 2012.
Pinterest
A social network in which users collect and share images from the Web in theme-based collections, also known as pinboards or simply boards. Images that are shared on Pinterest — or pinned — are sometimes referred to as pins.
Reddit
A social network that features message board-style pages, organized into topic-based pages called subreddits, where users share content and converse about it. Users can vote up or down individual conversation threads and comments, determining which ones are most prominently displayed on the site.
retweet
The practice, on Twitter, of forwarding a message or link from someone else to your followers. Users can either formally retweet to make the forwarded message appear exactly as written by the original user or use the informal convention of "RT @username:" to share the tweet and edit or add comment. Spelled out in all references, though common usage on Twitter abbreviates to RT. If you amend the tweet before forwarding, use the abbreviation MT for "modified tweet."
For AP staffers, retweets, like tweets, should not be written in a way that looks like an expression of personal opinion on the issues of the day. However, AP staffers can judiciously retweet opinionated material by making clear it is being reported, much like a quote in a story. Add this context before the RT in the tweet, or write a new tweet that includes the original in quote marks.
Original tweet example:
@jonescampaign: smith's policies would destroy our schools
Examples amended for AP retweet:
Jones campaign now denouncing Smith on education. RT @jonescampaign: smith's policies would destroy our schools
A tweet from @jonescampaign contends, "smith's policies would destroy our schools."
Skype
A service that allows users to communicate by voice, video and instant message over the Internet. Skype is used informally as a verb for using the service, particularly when communicating on video.
tablet
A touch-screen device, such as an Apple iPad, Amazon Kindle Fire or Google Nexus 7, that can be connected to the Internet via Wi-Fi or cellular data networks.
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USER-GENERATED CONTENT
User-generated content, or UGC, is the term commonly used in the news industry for content with news or editorial value that has been produced by nonjournalists. Sometimes this is also referred to as citizen journalism, when members of the public capture news events on their own devices either by chance or by purposely pursuing a story. User-generated content may be found via social networks but could equally be given to a reporter on the scene of a news event. It is essential to hold UGC to the same standards as all other information taken in and reported by the AP.
There are a number of challenges that face journalists handling UGC, most notably the issue of verification. Most broadly, do we know exactly what we are seeing, and how we have determined this? We should seek to tell the story surrounding each piece of video and audio and every photo we acquire with the level of accuracy people expect from the AP. This means tapping into our considerable knowledge base, drawing on the expertise of AP staff around the world.
Securing access to content can often be a challenge, especially in a breaking news situation when video or photos have been re-posted to social networks. You must always strive to seek the original source of the media you are seeking to acquire. Once that content owner has been identified, ask for permission to use the material, following all the established protocols the AP has in place.
When publishing UGC, you should make every effort to give due credit to the person who has created that content. Use the person's name if he or she is happy for you to do so, or a username (from a social network or platform) if it is applicable or the preference of the individual.
It can sometimes be useful for AP or individual journalists to put out tweets or posts asking the public to come forward with UGC related to a particular story. When doing so, emphasize that members of the public should not put themselves in danger gathering content for AP. The same caution should be taken when directly communicating with these content owners privately.
REFERENCING USER-GENERATED CONTENT
When using or referencing UGC in the AP report, we must be consistent about how we refer to the content. Here is some recommended language for use in various formats. The material in parentheses will need to be adjusted based on individual circumstances.
VIDEO OR PHOTOS REFERENCED IN TEXT
The video (or photo) was supplied to The Associated Press by (local activists, a local videographer, etc.). It has been authenticated, based on (the AP's examination of the evidence) and was consistent with (AP's own reporting on the incident, human rights officials' accounts of the event, etc.).
PHOTO CAPTIONS
This photo, which AP obtained from (an activist group / the activist group xxxxx / a local photographer on the scene / etc.), has been authenticated based on its contents and other AP reporting.
This photo, which AP obtained from (an activist group / the activist group xxxxx / a local photographer on the scene / etc.), has been authenticated based on details in it. (for situations where we don't have other AP reporting)
VIDEO SCRIPTS AND SHOTLISTS
Use whichever of the following apply in the form of caveats or worked into a storyline:
Video and audio translated and content checked by regional experts against known locations and events.
Video is consistent with independent AP reporting.
Video cleared for use by all AP clients by content creator (or via third party permission – insert as appropriate).
TO BE READ IN VOICED VIDEO REPORTS
An amateur videographer/activists (as appropriate — and name the group when possible) says/say this video shows (whatever it may be). It has been authenticated based on its contents and other AP reporting.
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Access your AP Stylebook Online account any time, anywhere by visiting http://www.apstylebook.com
Get assistance with AP Stylebook Online and other stylebook products by visiting our Help Center at http://www.apstylebook.com/help
If you are having trouble logging in, try using your full email address as your user name, and don't forget to try alternate email addresses if you have several. If you have elected to receive AP style emails, the email address where you get those messages is the one associated with your AP Stylebook Online account.
AP Stylebook Online lets you search for Associated Press style guidelines and add your own local style notes. Site licenses connect multiple users so they can share local style entries. Learn more at http://www.apbookstore.com/onsub.html
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From: <upd...@apstylebook.com>
Date: Fri, Dec 28, 2012 at 9:15 AM
Subject: AP Stylebook updates
To: chase....@gmail.com
Entries have been updated or added to the AP Stylebook Online. As an online subscriber, you can receive these updates whenever The Associated Press makes them. Every time you log into AP Stylebook Online, you can easily find recent updates by clicking on "New Entries" or "Recent Changes" in the left navigation bar.
Editor's Note: New and updated entries include Android, circles, flash mob, Google Hangout, hashtag, Instagram, Pinterest, Reddit, retweet, Skype and tablet. The section on User-Generated Content has been expanded.
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Android
An operating system created by Google that's used in many smartphones and tablets.
circles
The central organizing principle of Google Plus. Users group each other into circles so they can control, on a case-by-case basis, who can see their posts.
flash mob
A gathering of people performing an action in a public place designated by a text message, email, social media post or other notification sent to the participants. Organizers of flash mobs are often aiming to surprise passers-by by performing spontaneous and seemingly pointless actions en masse.
Google Hangout
A function within Google Plus that allows users to have live, face-to-face, multi-person video chats with chosen participants. Google Hangouts On Air are Hangouts in which the video stream displays publicly on the Google Plus profile page of the user who launched the chat. They can also be displayed on the user's YouTube channel or website.
hashtag
The use of a number sign (#) in a tweet to convey the subject a user is writing about so that it can be indexed and accessed in other users' feeds. If someone is writing about the Super Bowl, for example, the use of #superbowl could be an appropriate hashtag. No space is used between the hashtag and the accompanying search term. Hashtags are sometimes used on social networks other than Twitter, such as Instagram.
A social network in which users share photos they've taken, usually on a smartphone or other phone, with people who have chosen to follow them. Some users apply filters to Instagram images to make them appear old or otherwise stylized, and hashtags are sometimes used to help users find photos related to a particular topic. Instagram photos are frequently shared onto other social networks. Facebook agreed to buy Instagram in April 2012.
A social network in which users collect and share images from the Web in theme-based collections, also known as pinboards or simply boards. Images that are shared on Pinterest — or pinned — are sometimes referred to as pins.
A social network that features message board-style pages, organized into topic-based pages called subreddits, where users share content and converse about it. Users can vote up or down individual conversation threads and comments, determining which ones are most prominently displayed on the site.
retweet
The practice, on Twitter, of forwarding a message or link from someone else to your followers. Users can either formally retweet to make the forwarded message appear exactly as written by the original user or use the informal convention of "RT @username:" to share the tweet and edit or add comment. Spelled out in all references, though common usage on Twitter abbreviates to RT. If you amend the tweet before forwarding, use the abbreviation MT for "modified tweet."
For AP staffers, retweets, like tweets, should not be written in a way that looks like an expression of personal opinion on the issues of the day. However, AP staffers can judiciously retweet opinionated material by making clear it is being reported, much like a quote in a story. Add this context before the RT in the tweet, or write a new tweet that includes the original in quote marks.
Original tweet example:
@jonescampaign: smith's policies would destroy our schools
Examples amended for AP retweet:
Jones campaign now denouncing Smith on education. RT @jonescampaign: smith's policies would destroy our schools
A tweet from @jonescampaign contends, "smith's policies would destroy our schools."
Skype
A service that allows users to communicate by voice, video and instant message over the Internet. Skype is used informally as a verb for using the service, particularly when communicating on video.
tablet
A touch-screen device, such as an Apple iPad, Amazon Kindle Fire or Google Nexus 7, that can be connected to the Internet via Wi-Fi or cellular data networks.
____________
USER-GENERATED CONTENT
User-generated content, or UGC, is the term commonly used in the news industry for content with news or editorial value that has been produced by nonjournalists. Sometimes this is also referred to as citizen journalism, when members of the public capture news events on their own devices either by chance or by purposely pursuing a story. User-generated content may be found via social networks but could equally be given to a reporter on the scene of a news event. It is essential to hold UGC to the same standards as all other information taken in and reported by the AP.
There are a number of challenges that face journalists handling UGC, most notably the issue of verification. Most broadly, do we know exactly what we are seeing, and how we have determined this? We should seek to tell the story surrounding each piece of video and audio and every photo we acquire with the level of accuracy people expect from the AP. This means tapping into our considerable knowledge base, drawing on the expertise of AP staff around the world.
Securing access to content can often be a challenge, especially in a breaking news situation when video or photos have been re-posted to social networks. You must always strive to seek the original source of the media you are seeking to acquire. Once that content owner has been identified, ask for permission to use the material, following all the established protocols the AP has in place.
When publishing UGC, you should make every effort to give due credit to the person who has created that content. Use the person's name if he or she is happy for you to do so, or a username (from a social network or platform) if it is applicable or the preference of the individual.
It can sometimes be useful for AP or individual journalists to put out tweets or posts asking the public to come forward with UGC related to a particular story. When doing so, emphasize that members of the public should not put themselves in danger gathering content for AP. The same caution should be taken when directly communicating with these content owners privately.
REFERENCING USER-GENERATED CONTENT
When using or referencing UGC in the AP report, we must be consistent about how we refer to the content. Here is some recommended language for use in various formats. The material in parentheses will need to be adjusted based on individual circumstances.
VIDEO OR PHOTOS REFERENCED IN TEXT
The video (or photo) was supplied to The Associated Press by (local activists, a local videographer, etc.). It has been authenticated, based on (the AP's examination of the evidence) and was consistent with (AP's own reporting on the incident, human rights officials' accounts of the event, etc.).
PHOTO CAPTIONS
This photo, which AP obtained from (an activist group / the activist group xxxxx / a local photographer on the scene / etc.), has been authenticated based on its contents and other AP reporting.
This photo, which AP obtained from (an activist group / the activist group xxxxx / a local photographer on the scene / etc.), has been authenticated based on details in it. (for situations where we don't have other AP reporting)
VIDEO SCRIPTS AND SHOTLISTS
Use whichever of the following apply in the form of caveats or worked into a storyline:
Video and audio translated and content checked by regional experts against known locations and events.
Video is consistent with independent AP reporting.
Video cleared for use by all AP clients by content creator (or via third party permission – insert as appropriate).
TO BE READ IN VOICED VIDEO REPORTS
An amateur videographer/activists (as appropriate — and name the group when possible) says/say this video shows (whatever it may be). It has been authenticated based on its contents and other AP reporting.
+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-
Access your AP Stylebook Online account any time, anywhere by visiting http://www.apstylebook.com
Get assistance with AP Stylebook Online and other stylebook products by visiting our Help Center at http://www.apstylebook.com/help
If you are having trouble logging in, try using your full email address as your user name, and don't forget to try alternate email addresses if you have several. If you have elected to receive AP style emails, the email address where you get those messages is the one associated with your AP Stylebook Online account.
AP Stylebook Online lets you search for Associated Press style guidelines and add your own local style notes. Site licenses connect multiple users so they can share local style entries. Learn more at http://www.apbookstore.com/onsub.html
If you do not want to receive these email alerts, please log into your account and go to the "account manager" section to deactivate the email alerts.
Marilyn Chase
Lecturer
Graduate School of Journalism
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