Name: Teaching AP Style: Our Tips and Tricks
Start: 2026-04-18T09:00:00-0700
End: 2026-04-18T10:00:00-0700

Saturday April 18, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am PDT

Every budding journalist has to learn AP Style, but it’s not something students are necessarily motivated to learn. Quizzes? Kahoot? Worksheets? Lectures? What works? This panel brings together different ideas to teach AP Style to students. It will be interactive—so bring your knowledge!
Moderator: Julia Largent Kuttler, McPherson College
Panelists: Tom Hallaq, Kansas State University
Jen Smith, University of Kentucky
Stephanie L. Elder, University of South Florida

Moderators

Julia Largent Kuttler

Associate Professor of Communication, McPherson College

Associate Professor of Communication and Student Media Adviser (newspaper & podcast studio) at McPherson College in central Kansas. I study documentaries and fandom, both separately and in tandem. I like cats.

Speakers

Dr. Stephanie L. Elder

Associate Professor of Instruction, University of South Florida

Dr. Tom Hallaq

Associate Professor, Kansas State University

Jen Smith

assistant professor, University of Kentucky

I am a recovering sportswriter who worked for the Lexington Herald-Leader in various positions for more than 20 years, including copy editor, designer, news and sports reporter. While working in the sports department for most of my career, I covered everything from high school sports... Read More →

Saturday April 18, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
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Julia Largent Kuttler

Dr. Stephanie L. Elder

Dr. Tom Hallaq

Jen Smith

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Julia Largent Kuttler

Dr. Stephanie L. Elder

Dr. Tom Hallaq

Jen Smith

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