I thought the entry on Numerals was very interesting. The AP Stylebook discussed how to use roman numerals appropriately. Over the years I found that roman numerals can get a little confusing and sometimes can be mixed up. Also when to use numbers and when to spell them out can also be confusing. This entry helped clarify how and where to use roman numerals. For example, it says “Use roman numerals for wards and to show personal sequence for animals and people.” This entry also explained that if using numbers in the beginning of a sentence to begin by spelling it out. There are so many different ways that numbers are used and I found it really helpful to finally understand where I put the numbers and how to write them correctly.
When using numbers “casually” the entry says to spell out all the numbers being used in that sentence. It other words if you’re not writing about a specific event that took place a certain year. This entry describes Cardinal and Ordinal numbers. The entry shows how to use them correctly. Cardinal numbers are numbers that are spelled out and which correspond with regular numbers. Ordinal numbers are used when talking about the order for example 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th.
Journalists often put statistics in their articles when dealing with a subject where there is an issue with opposing sides. For example, when there is an election or a bill was passed. Before reading this entry I had no idea that there were so many different ways for numbers to be presented. I knew there were a lot but I didn’t know how many. I didn’t fully understand when to write a number a certain way, but now I can use the AP Stylebook as a reference.
When using numbers “casually” the entry says to spell out all the numbers being used in that sentence. It other words if you’re not writing about a specific event that took place a certain year. This entry describes Cardinal and Ordinal numbers. The entry shows how to use them correctly. Cardinal numbers are numbers that are spelled out and which correspond with regular numbers. Ordinal numbers are used when talking about the order for example 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th.
Journalists often put statistics in their articles when dealing with a subject where there is an issue with opposing sides. For example, when there is an election or a bill was passed. Before reading this entry I had no idea that there were so many different ways for numbers to be presented. I knew there were a lot but I didn’t know how many. I didn’t fully understand when to write a number a certain way, but now I can use the AP Stylebook as a reference.
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