In text, refer to homeowners by
their first names after first
reference. For architects, designers,
and other professionals, after
first reference use last name
only—unless they are also
the homeowners!
The first mention in text, captions,
and sidebars should identify homeowners
and professionals with their
first and last names.
In attributions for direct quotes,
says should follow the person’s
name unless a long identifier
follows and makes this awkward.
“My
mother cried when she walked into
this house,” homeowner Lisa
Burgess says.
“Garden
clubs should consist of couples
because they are gardening together,”
says Clyde Thompson, past president
of the Men’s Garden Club
in Minneapolis.
In general, don't use last names for minors; last names may be implied, however, if children are part of a family featured in a story. If using a minor's last name is important to a story (a 14-year-old recipe-contest winner, for example), verify that the minor's guardians have signed the proper release form(s).
Names,
SR11.1
Photographers,
SR11.2
Illustrators,
SR11.3
Field
editors, SR11.4
Writers, SR11.5
Copy editors, SR11.6
Order of credits, SR11.7
Credits style, SR11.8
Uniform story credit guidelines, SR11.9
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