BuzzFeed publishes news and entertainment in the language of the web, and in our work, we rely on a style guide to govern everything from hard-hitting journalism to fun quizzes. We value consistency and accuracy across those formats and categories. (For instance, knowing how to treat numbers is important, but so is correctly spelling fangirl.) Our perspective reflects that of the internet at large, which is why we hope other sites and organizations across the web will find these guidelines useful.This style guide is updated regularly to ensure it remains relevant and responds accordingly to changes in language and common, casual usage. Table of Contents IntroductionWord ListAbbreviations and AcronymsNamesFormatting GuidelinesGrammar/Spelling/Punctuation GuidelinesCities/States/RegionsDatesDisease, Disability, Disorders, Mental HealthEntertainmentLGBTMusicNumbersPoliticsRace and EthnicityRecipesSocial Media/AppsMiscellaneous Style GuidelinesBuzzFeed Corrections Policy BuzzFeed's … [Read more...] about BuzzFeed Style Guide
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Corrections & Clarifications: Archive
To report corrections and clarifications, contact Standards Editor Brent Jones: Phone, 1-800-872-7073 E-mail, [email protected] Please indicate whether you're responding to content online or in the newspaper. The following USA TODAY corrections and clarifications were published between October 2012 and December 2014 : December 2014 News: A Dec. 19 article on Fidel Castro misstated the year of the Cuban missile crisis. It was 1962. Money: A retired couple over 65 is granted a total standard tax deduction of $14,800 for tax year 2014. This was incorrect in a story Dec. 31. News: An official with the Centers for Disease Control and Protection says that, while the flu vaccine does not provide complete protection against the H3N2 virus, it does guard against some portion of the strain. An earlier version of the following story misstated level of protection for the flu vaccine. … [Read more...] about Corrections & Clarifications: Archive
Breaking down One Direction from A-Z
Facebook Twitter Google+ LinkedIn A guide to One Direction Fullscreen Posted! A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. One Direction is unique among boy bands. They don't do choreographed dance moves or wear matching outfits but they have amassed a passionate multitude of teenage fans. They lost a member in March and have recently announced an extended hiatus starting early next year. Here is a guide for the uninitiated on the basics of 1D. Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images Fullscreen Albums: The group has released four albums in four years, starting with "Up All Night" in 2011 and continuing with "Take Me Home" (2012), "Midnight Memories" (2013) and "Four" (2014). The group's next album is as-yet-untitled, but a single "Drag Me Down" was released earlier this month and debuted at No. 3 on Billboard's Hot 100 chart. . Fullscreen Directioners: The name given to the group's fiercely loyal fanbase, which is perhaps the most dedicated in all … [Read more...] about Breaking down One Direction from A-Z