Updated Nov. 9, 2007
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For many years, writers and journalists the world over have relied on style guides to ensure correctness and consistency in punctuation, spelling, capitalization, abbreviations and usage. As its official style guide,Temple University has adopted The Associated Press Stylebook, which is
derived from Webster’s New World College Dictionary.
Attached is the Temple University Editorial Style Guide (PDF), which contains style guidelines that are specific to Temple University (note that some are exceptions to the AP Stylebook.)
When writing, you should verify your style with the entries in the Temple University Editorial Style Guide, the AP Stylebook and Webster’s New World College Dictionary, in that order.
It is critical to maintain a consistent style throughout all your projects with regard to spelling, capitalization, abbreviations and usage. This helps ensure that your message is strong, clear, cohesive and professional.
When writing for academic journals/papers and industry-specific literature, please consult industry sources for the style appropriate in your publications.
For ongoing updates, discussion and questions about the Temple University Editorial Style Guide, visit http://tustyle.blogspot.com. Should you need further editorial guidance, please contact the Creative Services proofreader at proofrdr@temple.edu.
Use the person's full name (as listed in Temple's Cherry & White Pages), unless he or she is widely known or prefers a less formal address or nickname.
Avoid courtesy titles, such as Ms. or Mr., except in direct quotes or in obituaries.
See "Academic Departments" and "Administrative Units."
Use area codes with all phone numbers. Maintain a consistent format and style within your document.
215-123-4567 or 215.123.4567 or (215)123-4567.
All main and TUCC campus numbers begin with 215-204, Health Sciences Center numbers, 215-707, and Tyler, 215-782. Ambler and Fort Washington numbers begin with 267-468.
Do not use the intercampus phone system abbreviations (e.g., 1-2345, 2-3456, 3-4567) in printed material. These abbreviations are for in-house use only and not for public dissemination. For all published material, use the complete phone number.
It is redundant and should be avoided. Register is sufficient.
See "Academic and Courtesy Title
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