As a sole proprietor of my business it is my business name. I have told them I want it capitalized and regardless of AP rules I would think as a paying advertiser they would accommodate in these circumstances … however since it is a legislative passed title act..
Please help clear it up.. Hi, Kathy. This is a good question. AP style has very specific style guide rules, and not all of them make sense to me. Here are the differences I encounter in the same books. Hi, Carolina. Am I Correct? Jonas Salk. For example: First reference: Dr. Mahendra Amin Second reference: Amin. I subscribe to the online AP Stylebook. The entry for Dr. Instead, when necessary or appropriate: Cassandra Karoub, who has a doctorate in mathematics, was lead researcher.
In a list: Stephanie Sanchez, Ph. Your email address will not be published. Give us your email address to learn more about how we can create high-quality content for you. Associate degree is never possessive.
I collected a few dozen associate degrees before deciding to become a freelance writer. Incorrect: Dr. Janet Chang, Ph. Correct: Janet Chang, Ph. Correct: Dr. The team enlisted Dr. Abigail Preston, the leading historian on the subject. Refrain from using Dr. Author Recent Posts. Henry Fung. Henry Fung is a freelance writer and blogger. When he is not earning his paycheck, he enjoys online debates over orthography and typography. He is much more mellow in person.
Latest posts by Henry Fung see all. What Are Comparative Adjectives? Search for:. Meaghan on January 22, at am. Amber Morris on January 23, at pm. Linda Gutin on February 9, at am. Example: Master of Science in Education. Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Academic year: use a dash to refer to an academic year: —13 Acronyms: In general, avoid using acronyms for identity.
Some readers, especially those outside the realm of our institution, find unfamiliar acronyms confusing. Therefore, when writing for the community, use acronyms sparingly. Think of them as an option, not a requirement.
When the choice is made to use an acronym, the first mention of a proper noun is spelled out: Career Technical Education If there is a subsequent reference to it in the remaining text, the acronym follows the full phrase: Career Technical Education CTE. However, if a proper noun is followed by minimal or no additional reference in the remaining text, there is no point in including the acronym.
Never use an acronym on first reference. Even common acronyms. Afterward: correct as "afterward," not "afterwards" Alumnus, alumni, alumna, alumnae, alum: Alumnus: a graduate or former student of a specific school, college or university Alumni: plural for alumnus Alumna: a woman who is a graduate or former student of a specific school, college or university Alumnae: plural for alumna Alum: the shortened, informal version of an alumnus or an alumna a. Biannual, biennial, bimonthly, biweekly Biannual means twice a year Biennial means every two years Bimonthly means every other month Biweekly means every other week board, board of directors, board of trustees: Capitalize only when part of a proper name.
Do not abbreviate "Washington" in the body of the text. Washington state refers to the state; Washington State refers to the university Cancelled vs. Do not capitalize certificate when using it in a generic manner: Rachel will receive her certificate from Pierce College.
Chancellor: In text, capitalize titles, including chancellor, only when they precede the name: Chancellor Michele Johnson. Lowercase titles when used alone or when following names: Michele Johnson, chancellor.
The chancellor. Committee group Unless a committee or group is officially recognized and formally named, avoid capitalizing. For example, "The committee will review the applications to select interview candidates. Dates: no comma after the year in a date in text. September 1, is reserved for your event. It is preferred to use the year after the date. Department names: see Program names District-wide vs. District wide: use district-wide. Email: no hyphen and lowercase within a sentence. Using "For example" is preferred over e.
English as a Second Language vs. English as a second language: No dashes between words, always lowercase the words "as" and "a. Capitalized the phrase if referring to the specific department or course.
Federal: Not capitalized unless part of a proper noun. The program is offered through the federal government. Fiscal vs. Examples: Receipts must be processed before the end of the fiscal year. The program had a monetary need to supply all the textbooks. Full-time vs. Linda is a full-time instructor. We considered having an intern full time, but four days worked better. Government: Always lowercase and never abbreviated.
The exception is proper nouns. The following examples might help clarify:. I have applied to the School of Education and look forward to studying urban education. I am studying to get a doctorate in environmental science. Antioch University offers the PhD degree in environmental science, a PhD in leadership and change, and several doctoral programs in psychology, including PhD and PsyD degrees.
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