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DatesEven though we see this all the time, especially in advertisements, the following is INCORRECT: May 9th It should always be "May 9," even though we generally pronounce it "ninth." Clock TimeThe following rules apply: 8 p.m. (not 8:00 p.m.) AcronymsThe following acronyms are appropriate for use on all occasions. It is not necessary to spell out on first reference. CARE (Cooperative for American Relief to Everywhere) jobs by
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Adjacent NumbersWhen two numbers come together and both are in figures or both are in words, separate them with a comma. In 2001, 35 of us will graduate. AbbreviationsAcademic Degrees: Use periods but no spaces (M.D.) All-Caps abbr.: Generally require no periods (NCAA, NAACP, NASA) Geographic: Usually require periods but no spaces (U.S.A., U.S.S.R, K.C., L.A.) Showing Numbers in ManuscriptsNumbers from one to ten are usually spelled out. Numbers higher than ten can be represented as numerals. Telephone NumbersInsert a hyphen after the first three digits. When using the area code, use a hyphen (with no space on either side) between the two elements. The "1-" does not always need to be included. Replacing Traditional Masculine BiasGeneric: Replacement: Word DivisionDon't set off a one-letter syllable at the beginning or end of a word. amaze (not a-maze) Word DivisionDivide words only between syllables. If you're unsure of the syllabication of a word, look it up in the dictionary. |
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