ANN's Byline Policy

1. Personal bylines are used so the person who wrote the report and who is responsible for its accuracy can always be identified.
2. The person listed first in the byline is always the primary writer of the article.
3. The joint credit system (e.g. Wendi Rogers/Ray Dabrowski) is used when there is a primary writer, but someone else also contributed to the report. The first person listed is always the person who wrote or compiled the report and who is responsible for its accuracy. The second person listed contributed by either providing information, research, or by obtaining quotes.
4. When a pre-written story is received from another source, but needs heavy editing, rewriting, or additional information, the byline is still given to the person who submitted the story, followed by the phrase "ANN Staff."

ANN's Credit Policy

When a news story is obtained from another news agency or publication, that source is acknowledged in the byline/credit line.

1. The byline is given to the author, whenever a specific author can be identified.
2. The name of the source agency or publication immediately follows the byline, which is followed by /ANN.