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Quick AP style question...

Discussion in 'Journalism topics only' started by Rhody31, Aug 8, 2007.

  1. Rhody31

    Rhody31 Well-Known Member

    The word pow wow, like with Indians (Native Americans)
    One of them used it in a quote. Story is not my, a news guy is looking for it.
    Any help?
     
    Rhody31, Aug 8, 2007
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  2. Stitch

    Stitch Active Member

    Just taking a quick look on Google News shows that many publication use pow wow.
     
    Stitch, Aug 8, 2007
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  3. ARD

    ARD Member

    No AP style, but WNW says powwow.
     
    ARD, Aug 8, 2007
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  4. Tom Petty

    Tom Petty Guest

    my former paper, close to a res., always went with pow wow.
     
    Tom Petty, Aug 8, 2007
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  5. for_the_hunt

    for_the_hunt Member

    Well, according to Merriam-Webster, it's "powwow" ... and, according to the AP Style Guide, "first reference for spelling style, usage and foreign geographic names [is] Webster's New World College Dictionary."

    So, technically, it's "powwow." But, personally, I like "pow wow" a lot more ...
     
    for_the_hunt, Aug 8, 2007
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