Table of Contents

Why a University Style Guide?

I. University of South Carolina

A. General

B. Campuses

C. Named Schools

II. Capitalization

A. When in Doubt, Do Not Capitalize

B. Capitalize

C. Do Not Capitalize

III. Abbreviations

A. When in Doubt, Spell the Word Out

B. Abbreviate

C. Do Not Abbreviate

IV. Punctuation

A. Apostrophes

B. Bullets

C. Commas, Semicolons, Colons, Periods

D. Dashes

E. Ellipses

F. Hyphens

G. Quotation Marks

V. Figures

A. Write Out Numerals Nine and Under

B. Use Numerals for

C. Avoid Unnecessary Ciphers

D. Use Hyphens to Set Off Fractions

VI. Names and Titles

A. Names

B. Titles

VII. Italics

A. Italicize Latin Names

B. Do Not Italicize

C. Italicize Specific Names

D. Titles

E. Emphasize Words and Phrases

VIII. Bibliography and Footnotes

A. Placement of Numerals

B. Reference Marks

C. Be Consistent

IX. Spelling and Usage

X. Equal Opportunity Statements

A. Equal Opportunity Statement

B. ADA Disability Statement

XI. Miscellaneous

A. Addresses

B. Electronic Conventions

C. Year 2000 and Beyond

D. Specifying B.C. or A.D. (also, B.C.E. or C.E.)

E. Degrees Listed with Alumni Names

F. Publications Code

XII. Copy and Image Preparation

XIII. University Logos