Blog Number #7, The Associated Press Stylebook is sent from Heaven.

I love the Associated Press Stylebook. It has the answers to so many of life's questions all in one little book. At first, the book seemed a little overwhelming, but without it, I feel lost. The internet is a great tool for grammar help, but sometimes it's too broad and has too many different answers. The Associated Press Stylebook is always a great place to turn to for a definite answer. I know if I abide by its rules I won't look like a fool when I write important communication-related papers.

Something interesting I learned this week from the book is that there are some cities that don't need to be accompanied by their states. It was interesting to me that Salt Lake City was one of them. I felt some Utah pride when I saw that. I will also never misspell rock 'n' roll again. I have disgraced rock 'n' roll so many times in the past by misspelling it, but I will never make that mistake in the future.

I have also learned the difference between who, that, and which. When you are referring to a human being or animal name use who. You only use which when introducing a nonessential clause referring to an inanimate object or animal without a name. You use that when you're introducing clauses that refer to an inanimate object or animal without a name.

I came across a spelling error that made me sad. One of my friends texted me saying, "I am going strait through the gate." He then texted me saying, "I am hear." I'm glad it was texted to me because I don't care. If that would have been texted in a professional situation, it could have ended badly.