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STYLE GUIDE<br />
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students, faculty and staff the proper support when formulating content.<br />
For any topics not covered within this manual, please refer to the most current<br />
edition of the Associated Press Stylebook and Briefing on Media Law.<br />
TABLE OF CONTENTS<br />
COMMON UNIVERSITY TERMINOLOGY ........................................................................................1<br />
Academic Degrees<br />
Academic Years<br />
Alumni<br />
Auxiliaries<br />
Credit/Credit Hours<br />
Distinguished Professor<br />
EEO/Disability Statements<br />
Graduation Year and School/College<br />
Help Desk<br />
Honorary Degrees<br />
Legal Documents<br />
Majors and Programs<br />
Offices, Departments, Divisions<br />
Semesters<br />
Titles (Academic, University President)<br />
OAKLAND UNIVERSITY TERMINOLOGY ............................................<a title="OU Style Guide - 2017 page 1" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/8131966b?page=1"> STYLE GUIDE This style guide h</a>
<a title="OU Style Guide - 2017 page 2" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/8131966b?page=2"> TABLE OF CONTENTS COMMON UNIVERSITY TERMINOLOGY </a>
<a title="OU Style Guide - 2017 page 3" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/8131966b?page=3"> FAQ Full time, Full-time Health Care His/Her, S/H</a>
<a title="OU Style Guide - 2017 page 4" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/8131966b?page=4"> COMMON UNIVERSITY TERMINOLOGY ACADEMIC DEGREES W</a>
<a title="OU Style Guide - 2017 page 5" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/8131966b?page=5"> DISTINGUISHED PROFESSOR The first letter of each w</a>
<a title="OU Style Guide - 2017 page 6" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/8131966b?page=6"> OAKLAND UNIVERSITY TERMINOLOGY ALL-UNIVERSITY FU</a>
<a title="OU Style Guide - 2017 page 7" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/8131966b?page=7"> GOLDEN GRIZZLIES The word Grizzlies must always b</a>
<a title="OU Style Guide - 2017 page 8" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/8131966b?page=8"> THE HONORS COLLEGE There is no “the” in reference</a>
<a title="OU Style Guide - 2017 page 9" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/8131966b?page=9"> CAPITALIZATION OF SPORTS TEAMS Capitalize when us</a>
<a title="OU Style Guide - 2017 page 10" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/8131966b?page=10"> MORE THAN Follow AP style: “More than” should be </a>
<a title="OU Style Guide - 2017 page 11" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/8131966b?page=11"> DAYS OF THE WEEK Include the days of the week wit</a>
<a title="OU Style Guide - 2017 page 12" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/8131966b?page=12"> STATE NAMES (ABBREVIATIONS) Spell out the name of</a>
<a title="OU Style Guide - 2017 page 13" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/8131966b?page=13"> DIGITAL TERMINOLOGY CLICK HERE (AND OTHER WEB DI</a>
<a title="OU Style Guide - 2017 page 14" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/8131966b?page=14"> OTHER CONTACT INFORMATION BLOCKS Do not use “Pho</a>
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<a title="OU Style Guide - 2017 page 16" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/8131966b?page=16"> ucm16158/3.17</a>