Table of Contents

Welcome to the 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. Numbers

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

X. Usage

XI. Equal Opportunity Statements

A. Equal Opportunity Statement

B. ADA Disability Statement

XII. Miscellaneous

A. Addresses

B. Electronic Conventions

C. Year 2000 and Beyond

D. Specifying B.C. or A.D.

E. Degrees Listed with Alumni Names

F. Publications Code

XIII. Copy and Image Preparation

XIV. University Logos