Editorial Style

Having a University style that serves as a standard, puts writers, editors and other communication professionals in a strong position. It shows that the University thinks carefully about how language is used, that it is committed to professionalism and the highest standards of service to partners and clients and that it matters how the University’s message is expressed.

The University recognizes that this guide is an evolving document and should be updated regularly. New situations, new words and new kinds of communications will continue to develop and will require new treatment.

Consult Webster’s New World College Dictionary, our first reference for spelling and hyphenation.

To resolve questions about style, consult this guide first. It is based on The Associated Press Stylebook, 53rd Edition (2018).

Where the guide disagrees with these sources, follow the NEOMED guide. When the guide does not answer a question, consult The Associated Press Stylebook (AP) for style and Webster’s New World College Dictionary for spelling and hyphenation.

Questions about any component before or after using those sources? Consult the Office of Marketing and Communications.

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