Writing Style Guide Glossary

headlines

Capitalization is not required in a headline except for the first word, proper nouns, and the first word after a colon. See also headlines

Hispanic

Often used as an “umbrella term” describing people who are from a Spanish-speaking country or ancestry. AP guidance is that “Hispanic” is…

homeless / homelessness

Avoid using “the homeless” as a collective noun. Use constructions such as “people without homes,” “homeless people, “people without…