{"id":424,"date":"2025-06-02T11:16:14","date_gmt":"2025-06-02T15:16:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/mac\/?page_id=424"},"modified":"2025-12-11T08:35:37","modified_gmt":"2025-12-11T13:35:37","slug":"style-guide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/mac\/style-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"UM-Flint Style Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-umflint-templates umflint-template-default_no_jumbotron\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);min-height:50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"800\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-426 size-large\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/11\/files\/2025\/06\/Blue.UCEN_-1024x800.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/11\/files\/2025\/06\/Blue.UCEN_-1024x800.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/11\/files\/2025\/06\/Blue.UCEN_-300x234.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/11\/files\/2025\/06\/Blue.UCEN_-768x600.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/11\/files\/2025\/06\/Blue.UCEN_-1536x1200.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/11\/files\/2025\/06\/Blue.UCEN_-2048x1600.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#FFF\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c5b6f3e2da2f99b7fbb327e2ab74ff64\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);font-size:clamp(31.152px, 1.947rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.863), 55px);font-style:normal;font-weight:600;text-transform:uppercase\">UM-Flint Style Guide<\/h1>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 mb-3\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-secondary-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/umgpt.umich.edu\/maizey\/flint-style-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UM-Flint AP Style Guide Tool<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-info-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/e\/2PACX-1vR3ecd-DV_QtfPLHegQh4--d8-A420vMPcH8tyS8hkR_-oa28lb6wQ1FNrx7nFMQQ\/pub\">Print only Style Guide<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-danger-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/accessibility\/\">Accessibility<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-3\">\n\t\t\t\n<button class=\"btn btn-section w-100 px-0 wp-menu-block-toggle mobile-nav-toggle d-none\" data-target=\"wp-menu-block-side-menu\">\n          <span class=\"h-100 mr-3 mt-1 d-block mobile-nav-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"mb-1 transition bg-dark d-block mobile-nav-icon-line\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"mb-1 transition bg-dark d-block mobile-nav-icon-line\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"mb-1 transition bg-dark d-block mobile-nav-icon-line\"><\/span>\n\t\t  <\/span>\n          Office of Marketing &amp; 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Communications<\/a><\/li><li class=\"breadcrumb-item active\" aria-current=\"page\">UM-Flint Style Guide<\/li><\/ol><\/nav>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5c757101f48e4f56e4f2b5cec9ffaeed\">Consistency Through Editorial Style<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To achieve consistent messaging and meet the expectations of our various audiences, the University of Michigan-Flint follows editorial style standards established by The Associated Press Stylebook and by the Office of Marketing and Communications. The style standards apply to public-facing, editorial content on the UM-Flint website and in publications produced on behalf of the university. Because copy is often moved from letters and brochures to web pages, news releases, advertising copy and other materials, preparing it \u201cin style\u201d reduces the time needed for proofing on subsequent uses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below are some frequently referenced style guides, which follow the AP and university styles unless otherwise noted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">On this page<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#university\">University Name<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#functional-areas\">Functional Areas<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#people\">People<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#time\">Time<\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#days\">Days of the Week<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#months\">Months<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#numbers\">Numbers<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#grammar\">Grammar, Punctuation, Usage<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Miscellaneous-Things\">Miscellaneous<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-f268a0a07eb3d93f3be10808e057ff75\" id=\"university\">University Name<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-86588cafc80f30f20b590373163165a6\"><strong>University Name Notes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\">Note the elimination of the hyphen from the abbreviated form when a campus designation is used:&nbsp;UM-Flint.<br>NOT U-M-Flint. Although U-M is usually pronounced \u201cU of M\u201d when spoken, this abbreviation should not be used in written text.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The full name of the University of Michigan-Flint should be used on first reference.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>UM-Flint may be used on subsequent mentions.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Only use<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>University of Michigan-Flint<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>UM-Flint<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>NEVER<\/strong> <strong>use<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>U of M Flint<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>UM &#8211; Flint<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Michigan Flint<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the UM-Flint<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>UMF<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Because it can cause confusion with the state of Michigan, avoid referring to U-M as \u201cMichigan\u201d unless the context is obvious. For example, in this sentence: \u201cMichigan donors can take advantage of a new tax law that allows deductions for charitable gift annuities,\u201d is it the university or the state of Michigan that is being referenced?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>NOTE:<\/strong> In all cases where the word \u201cuniversity\u201d means UM-Flint, the word \u201cuniversity\u201d is lowercase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\">For external audiences, spell out the complete name the first time you refer to it, unless the context and nature of the document require an abbreviation (e.g., in an advertisement).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>the University of Michigan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (hyphen)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the University of Michigan-Dearborn (hyphen)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the University of Michigan-Flint (hyphen)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Unless it is the first word in a sentence or part of an official title, \u2018the\u2019 should not be capitalized in running text.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>John attends the University of Michigan-Flint.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>NOT<\/strong> John attends The University of Michigan-Flint.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\">Abbreviations for the University of Michigan and its campuses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>U-M (hyphen)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>UM-Ann Arbor (hyphen)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>UM-Dearborn (hyphen)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>UM-Flint (hyphen)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-0fe9b9aad0edd2888f2f23d95566cb8c\"><strong>University of Michigan-Flint<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Abbreviated as UM-Flint<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\"><strong>Correct:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The full name of the University of Michigan-Flint should be used on first reference.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>UM-Flint may be used on subsequent mentions.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\"><strong>Incorrect:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Never<\/strong>: \n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>U of M Flint<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>UM &#8211; Flint<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Michigan Flint<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>the <\/strong>UM-Flint, UMF.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-4ca0a3374df09456c2bc0e1be1c5ad10\"><strong>University of Michigan<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Abbreviated as U-M or UM-Ann Arbor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\"><strong>Correct<\/strong>: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The full name of the University of Michigan should be used on first reference.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>U-M or UM-Ann Arbor may be used on subsequent mentions.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\"><strong>Incorrect:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>U of M, UM Michigan Ann Arbor,&nbsp; <strong>the <\/strong>UM-Ann Arbor, UMA.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In select instances, U-M may be used to refer to all three University of Michigan campuses, such as referring to a program that is administered via Ann Arbor or an action of the regents, who govern all three campuses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Catalyst grant funding is available for faculty at the three U-M campuses<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Open Enrollment \u2014 the period where you can make changes to your U-M benefit plans \u2014 begins Oct. 21<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The U-M abbreviation should be used sparingly in this context to avoid confusion.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"min-height:50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-white-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-579c252108e3a9901b4ba29a5f0c92c8\" id=\"functional-areas\">Functional Areas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-11aec2216dc22932dbf1728f1705adc8\"><strong>Academic Colleges &amp; Schools<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\">UM-Flint has five colleges\/schools. Use capitalization as shown. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>College of Arts, Sciences &amp; Education <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>College of Health Sciences <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>College of Innovation &amp; Technology <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>School of Management <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>School of Nursing <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Acronyms are for use on second reference. Acronyms should not be used on first reference behind the name of the college or school.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\"><strong>Correct:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>CASE<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CHS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CIT<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SOM<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SON<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\"><strong>Incorrect:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>College of Arts, Sciences &amp; Education (CASE)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>College of Health Sciences (CHS)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>College of Innovation &amp; Technology (CIT)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>School of Management (SOM)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>School of Nursing (SON) <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-4621c6c7ac8d4a40daab5622a82fc048\"><strong>Academic Degrees<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\">The names of academic degrees and honors should not be capitalized:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Joseph Jones, doctor of biology, \u2026.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\">When academic degrees are referred to in such general terms as associate, doctorate, bachelor\u2019s and master\u2019s degrees, they are not capitalized. When writing the full name of the degree, capitalize Master of Science or Bachelor of Arts but not the specialty, unless it is a proper noun such as English.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>bachelor\u2019s degree in communication<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bachelor of Arts in philosophy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Master of Science in biology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>bachelor\u2019s degree in English literature<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Try to avoid abbreviating degrees, but if required, use capitals with no spaces:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>BS, BA, MS, MA, DPT, Ph.D.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a BS in biology<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-64e89668e9cd6105307c7229498aa987\"><strong>Classes &amp; Courses<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\">Use lowercase when you referring to generic courses and classes; capitalize and quote specific course name:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>a communication course<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Psychology II<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Biology 410<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cAmerican History 1900-2010\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-cf709f27056e6dbd103f927880e82427\"><strong>Committees<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\">Capitalize the name of specific committees and lowercase second references:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>the University Curriculum Committee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the curriculum committee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the committee<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-1fa4d620f05a558fca36983e30f014ea\"><strong>Departments &amp; Offices<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\">Use capitalization of formal names; otherwise lowercase as shown:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Department of Behavioral Sciences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the department<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Facilities &amp; Planning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Office of the Chancellor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Purchasing Office<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Use uppercase with official or formal mentions of the department:&nbsp;University of Michigan-Flint Department of History<em>.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use lowercase for informal references:&nbsp;Rudra Mehta is an engineering student.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-a0ecd826c41f38be3002301a98aef911\"><strong>Majors\/Programs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\">Do not capitalize academic majors, programs, specializations or concentrations (exception: English or other foreign languages) unless the word \u201cprogram\u201d is part of the formal name:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>She majored in chemistry&#8230;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>He majored in English\u2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They majored in French&#8230;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>She participates in UM-Flint\u2019s Promise Scholar Program.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"\/>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"min-height:50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-white-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-4941ada8a29199b114522dc2329cfee2\" id=\"people\">People<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-d3b97dbf892cd15fd26fb9953c58bbdd\"><strong><strong>Alum\/Alumnus\/Alumni\/Alumna\/Alumnae<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Use alum or alums in cases where a gender-neutral word is needed or in more informal contexts, e.g., in communications to students or on social media.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use alumnus\/a\/i\/ae in more formal or institutional uses, e.g. in magazines or annual reports, the standard Latin words should be used:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Alumnae: more than one female alum<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alumnus: one male alum<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alumna: one female alum<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alumni: more than one male or male and female alums<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-e5aeb32851bc3d1b4a90293a58ce5321\"><strong>Alum Designation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\">For communications for external audiences, do not use numerical abbreviations, e.g., Jane Doe, \u201910. Instead, use:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Jane Doe, a 2010 UM-Flint graduate with a bachelor\u2019s degree in biology, chairs the committee.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\">If it is necessary to establish that the person graduated from the university with multiple degrees, it can be established later in the story as in the following example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Doe, who also earned bachelor&#8217;s and master&#8217;s degrees from UM-Flint, credits Jon Doe with providing her with the perfect banana bread recipe.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\">For communications destined exclusively and solely for internal campus or alumni audiences, use of abbreviations for class year is acceptable. Follow the name with a comma and make sure to use a close apostrophe (pointing in the correct direction away from the number) before the year when referring to class years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Jane Doe, \u201910 (Her only degree is a bachelor\u2019s degree)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>John Doe, \u201997, \u201901M (He has two degrees)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-3aa7a477db9a1dd1d14adca153b320cc\"><strong>Class Standings<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Avoid using the term \u201cfreshman\u201d or \u201cfreshmen.\u201d Instead, use the term, \u201cfirst-year student.\u201d Sophomore, junior and senior designations continue to be common practice.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-c71625f77bab0608429ce2af6dfa09ea\"><strong>Courtesy Titles<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In general, do not use courtesy titles (Mr., Mrs., Ms., Dr.) except in direct quotations. When it is necessary to distinguish between two people who use the same last name, as in married couples or brothers and sisters, use the first and last name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Note: This guidance does not include military titles, political titles and job titles, such as medical doctors. See section below for further guidance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-c0b21efeb4fc45e6ea58a04a3632f301\"><strong>Graduates<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>All who received diplomas from UM-Flint are graduates. Avoid \u201cgrad\u201d in written communications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-71e5b32337292b8fbc6b41fdfe37328c\"><strong>Job Titles<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In general, job titles should appear after a full, formal name in lower case: instructor, assistant professor, associate professor, professor, director, vice president, president, clerk typist, etc. Capitalize the job title when it appears before a name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Jack Smith, chancellor<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Dean Jill Brown<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Professor Joe Smith<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Adam White, associate professor of biology<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Smith, who teaches biology, \u2026<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not include Ph.D. or other certifications and academic degrees after the name. Do not include Dr. before a person\u2019s name unless the person is a medical doctor and their designation is necessary for the story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Wrong: Dr. Bill James joined the council of trustees.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Correct: Dr. Bill James is the Student Health Center\u2019s visiting physician.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-f10c3f6ba4917c238d1e98a4d1804724\"><strong>Military &amp; First Responder Titles<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Capitalize a military rank when used as a formal title before an individual\u2019s name. On first reference, use the appropriate title before the full name of a member of the military.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Lt. Col. Joseph Smith<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Gen. John Jones<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Chief Jane Doe of the University Police<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Only use military titles for active military. Mention an officer who has retired if it is relevant to a story. Do not, however, use the military abbreviation \u201cRet.\u201d Instead, use \u201cretired\u201d just as \u201cformer\u201d would be used before the title of a civilian:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>They invited retired Army Gen. John Jones<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, only use \u201cretired\u201d if the person retired from a military career. All veterans are not \u201cretired.\u201d If it is relevant to the story, refer to them as a \u201cveteran\u201d or \u201cwho served in the military achieving the rank of sergeant,\u201d but do not precede the name with a rank. In some cases, say \u201cformer active-duty marine\u201d but not \u201cex-marine\u201d or \u201cformer marine.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-484dd61d75da49843d431a9f14e53ec4\"><strong>Political Titles<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>On first reference, Use Gov., Govs., Rep., Reps., Sen. and Sens. as formal titles before one or more names. Spell out and lowercase governor, representative and senator in other uses. Spell out other legislative titles in all uses. On second reference, just use the last name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Gov. John Smith attended the meeting.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Smith said the meeting went well.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-3e3b04b199a1e081ffe4944521de7fbf\"><strong>Names<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In general, use only last names on second reference. When it is necessary to distinguish between two people who use the same last name, generally use the first and last name on subsequent references.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Generally use the name a person prefers, Thomas or Tom, depending on preference and\/or occasion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Student names in editorial copy should be accompanied with an identifier as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>John Doe, a senior marketing major from Davison.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Sally Smith, a first-year secondary education major from Youngstown, Ohio.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Include Jr., Sr., III, etc. after a name if the person prefers it or to distinguish between father and son. Abbreviate as Jr. and Sr. and do not precede by a comma:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Martin Luther King Jr. read his speech\u2026<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Remove middle initials unless it is needed to more accurately identify a person (if there are two Joe Smiths in a story).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-fe76d14cc91ca1355d4e9ee4f8eeacb2\"><strong>Student\/Faculty\/Staff Naming Structure<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>First references to students, faculty and staff mentioned in any news story should follow the naming structures as they appear below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Joe Smith, a sophomore biology major from Fenton, will participate in UM-Flint\u2019s inaugural \u201cFrog\u2019s First\u201d dissection ceremony, Nov. 11, in the Murchie Science Building.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Samantha Jones, professor of English, has been named to the editorial board for In Print, a new composition journal published by Random House.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>John Doe, director of campus recreation, met his longtime hero, Bob Seger, at a recent gathering of the Silver Bullet Fan Club in Pontiac.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"min-height:50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-white-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-392815068b49457ebcb54abddb77beaf\">Places<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-66eeee05cb9e12faacc132e757da355b\"><strong>Buildings<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Use the official name of the campus facility capitalized on first reference. Second reference can be less formal, as in \u201c&#8230; the White Building.\u201d On subsequent references, use lowercase \u2026 the building, hall, field house, center, etc.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-5a19510cc17059a02fca81cba7ed2d2f\"><strong>Room Locations<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Spell out names of buildings, and place room numbers before building names:&nbsp;<em>121 Natural Sciences Building<\/em>.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\">Adhere to the following structure of room number and building name\/acronym as they appear below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>115 University Center<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>225 White Building<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>103 French Hall<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-540a18ad23b230867173c959571336de\"><strong>States<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not abbreviate states in editorial copy except when referring to a postal address or<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Send your check to 303 E. Kearsley Street, Flint, MI, 48502.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\">Abbreviations are accepted in some instances such as photo captions, tabled lists, etc. Refer to AP style for state abbreviations in these instances. Do not add the state name (or country) for cities or towns in Michigan or for large metropolitan areas that are easily identified without the state name or country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Swartz Creek<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lapeer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Youngstown, Ohio<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chicago<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>London<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"min-height:50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-white-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-053d396338fc35008c1e3ef939f33869\">Other Common Abbreviations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>GPA: Acceptable in all references for grade-point average.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>GED: Acceptable in all references, but use as a modifier not a noun:&nbsp;GED program&nbsp;or&nbsp;GED certificate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>FAQ is acceptable in all uses.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SAT\/ACT\/GRE: Acceptable in all references for assessment tests.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"min-height:50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-white-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-17200c14af186239eec3c46d1e69b981\" id=\"time\">Time<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-048d06a23f4b3eab221294144d4f6fc3\" id=\"time-day\"><strong>Time of Day<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Do not capitalize a.m. or p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not use :00 (except possibly in column work or a table).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Periods are required. Designations are always lower case.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The concert is at 3:30 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use noon and midnight (not 12 p.m. or 12 a.m., unless column work).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-e3b7731eb2f4deee3951e5c32a51341b\"><strong>At<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The \u201cat\u201d symbol (@) may not be used in general text.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wrong: The concert is @ 5 p.m. (It may be used in tabular schedules for space.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-b32b9a9ba53744bf8db28d1322ccc418\"><strong>Ranges<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"numbers\">See section in Numbers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-30b4f50602ba4cf7a3fc85ed3c522010\" id=\"days\"><strong>Days of the Week<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The day of the week is not necessary in dates. Only use the date, and with a few expectations where reinforcement is needed, include both.<br>Do not abbreviate days of the week.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\"><strong>Correct<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The event is Sept. 4.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The class meets Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, Aug. 24 to Dec. 4.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\"><strong>Incorrect<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wrong: Tuesday, Sept. 1 (Tuesday and Sept. 1 together are redundant).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The year (assuming the current year or the obvious meant year) is required only if there may be confusion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-f13c3786875e03595b5366bb3e84a865\"><strong>On<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In nearly all cases, \u201con\u201d before a day is unnecessary. Don\u2019t use it. \u201cThe concert is Nov. 7.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-6d73bcf6fab417ce58ea369ab6dad8aa\" id=\"months\"><strong>Months<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Capitalize the names of months in all uses. When a month is used with a specific date, abbreviate only Jan., Feb., Aug., Sept., Oct., Nov. and Dec. Spell out when using alone or with a year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Jan. 1, 2023<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>January 2023<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-ee09fe0f3e9e98e3856e6b0d32d6c9a9\"><strong>Seasons<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Lowercase spring, summer, fall and winter and all derived words such as springtime. Capitalize only when part of a formal name:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>in the fall<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>UM-Flint Dance Ensemble Winter Concert<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>UM-Flint winter commencement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>spring semester<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>summer classes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2022 Summer Session<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The fall 2022 semester<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"min-height:50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-white-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-5d13d5f01cd214ebf01cc6fe1e13da77\" id=\"numbers\">Numbers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\">Spell out numbers one through nine and use figures for 10 and above. Spell out numbers that begin a sentence. <br>An exception to this rule is when referencing credit hours, which should always be numerals, except to begin a sentence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>He predicted eight to 10 students would\u2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Twenty students attended\u2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\"><strong>Referencing credit hours<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The course counts as 3 credit hours \u2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Three credit hours will be awarded for the course.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\">Always use numerals for dimensions, percentages, ages, distances and computer storage capacities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The 5-year-old boy&#8230;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The paper was 8.5 inches by 11 inches.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>He said, \u201cI&#8217;ll take five of the 50.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-99b271886da4d6e85ca9a38ae2e56a41\"><strong>Over\/More Than<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\">While AP style says both are acceptable to indicate greater numerical value, UM-Flint style calls for the use of \u201cmore than.\u201d The use of \u201cover\u201d should be limited to showing distance or physical placement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>UM-Flint has more than 150 academic programs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-2bbcdd607b0011a41b33d0c097649856\"><strong>Under\/Less Than<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\">While AP style says both are acceptable to indicate greater numerical value, UM-Flint style calls for the use of \u201cless than.\u201d The use of \u201cunder\u201d should be limited to showing distance or physical placement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The mall has less than two dozen retail stores remaining.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The quick brown fox slid under the barnyard fence.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-ba3179b04db0d3fe989dda92de2b5d32\"><strong>Money<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Use the dollar sign and numbers. Do not use a decimal and two zeroes (except in columns). For amounts beyond the thousands, use the dollar sign, numeral and the appropriate word: $10 million.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-64471acf5ee0182abb41f1f0030bf5cf\"><strong>Percent<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\">Use the % symbol when paired with a number, with no space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Average hourly pay rose 3.1% from a year ago.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>About 60% of Americans agreed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\">Use figures, such as 1%, 4 percentage points. Spell out when beginning a sentence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sixty percent of students enrolled.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-b32b9a9ba53744bf8db28d1322ccc418\"><strong>Ranges<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\">Use hyphens to connect ranges of time (within same increments), money and other numbers. Use \u201cto\u201d to avoid confusion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The shows are from 8-10 a.m. and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The programs are from Jan. 29 to Feb. 1 and Feb. 10-13.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>$12 million to $14 million (Not: $12 to $14 million).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a pay increase of 12%-15% (Or: 12% to 15% or between 12% and 15%).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For academic years, hyphenate: 2022-23, not 2022-2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-fefe99ad12ca208a5129f6e7f00550b7\"><strong>Telephone Numbers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>All phone numbers require area codes. Use hyphens in the formatting of the full number:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\"><strong>Correct<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>810-555-1212<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\"><strong>Incorrect<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>(810)555-1212<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If extension numbers are needed, use a comma to separate the main number from the extension:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>810-555-1212, ext. 222<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-white-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-f2b92f84735d5a92405524b02d91795a\" id=\"grammar\">Grammar, Punctuation, Usage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-ed89899b073eb44c0cdac28b2d8d94ff\"><strong>Acronyms<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Acronyms are not used immediately following use of the full title.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Wrong: University of Michigan-Flint (UM-Flint), National Football League (NFL).<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Use the full title on first reference, the acronym on second and subsequent references.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In some cases, the acronym is so well known it may be used on first reference. Example: FBI, NCAA, ROTC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-2a4ac390bdeda95f0a3895371fd3a973\"><strong>Comma<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>All commas go inside the quote marks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>The play, \u201cFor Whom the Bell Tolls,\u201d is at 8 p.m.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Spouse and children names are set off by commas unless someone has more than one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Harry\u2019s wife, Sally, attended the event.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Harry\u2019s friend John also attended the event.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>John\u2019s son Matthew went to the event but John\u2019s youngest son, Jason, stayed home.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Use a comma after the year in a date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>The academic year begins Aug. 27, 2022, and ends May 7, 2023.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The serial comma is unnecessary (most of the time). Therefore, use commas to separate elements in a series, but do not put a comma before \u201cand\u201d or \u201cor\u201d in a simple series.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>The building is made of brick, steel and iron.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>However, include a comma if clarification calls for it, including when an element within a series contains a conjunction:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>The sandwiches on the menu are turkey, peanut butter and jelly, and pastrami.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Only use a semicolon when elements in a series include commas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>The executive board approved last meeting\u2019s minutes, new bylaws and new officers; discussed the budget and finances; and planned the agenda for the next meeting.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-8af89686f567f36807f7ffb1d8ff15a7\"><strong>Headlines<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Capitalize only the first word and proper nouns. Do not use quotation marks unless the complete headline meets criteria for what\u2019s described in the quote marks section. Do not capitalize the entire headline unless for graphical effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-1fafae6e07cc4f0d1a109811a23ccbb5\"><strong>Parenthetical Text<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use brackets [ ]. Use parenthesis ( ) to insert extraneous and editor-entered, reader-helpful materials within a quote, not single or double quote marks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>The professor said, \u201cWe meet with (Robert) Smith at noon.\u201d<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Harry said, \u201cWho can I take to the concert (Friday)?\u201d<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-d82ea2a8c02dfef43b93b30beaff0e33\"><strong>Pronouns, Singular\/Plural Verbs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>People and animated objects get pronouns (he, she, their, etc.). Inanimate objects and other things, including collective nouns (university, faculty, team, organization), use \u201cits.\u201d They\/them\/ their is acceptable in limited cases as a singular form when alternative wording, such as \u201chis or her,\u201d is awkward or too wordy. Consider rewriting the sentence. Use they\/them\/their if the person uses the gender-neutral pronoun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Interested students should apply. (Instead of \u201cIf a student is interested, he or she should apply,\u201d or \u201cIf a student is interested, they should apply.\u201d).<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Some collective nouns can use either singular or plural verbs if the group or quantity is regarded as a unit or countable item.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>The data is sound. (A unit.)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>The data have been carefully collected. (Countable items.)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-c32aa38ac17f0ca3a262c9fcfeca272b\"><strong>Space<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Use only one space after all punctuation marks: periods, semicolons, colons, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-8b2cdd502a2f23f72b715df2b8e0db2a\"><strong>Quote Marks<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Use double quotation marks to attribute direct or partial quotations, on first reference of unfamiliar terms and to indicate a pun, exaggeration, irony or sarcasm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>\u201cI\u2019m excited,\u201d he said.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>He said was going because he\u2019s \u201cvery excited about the event.\u201d<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>After returning home he said, \u201cI\u2019m excited.\u201d<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>The professors taught \u201casynchronously,\u201d meaning students watched a recorded lecture online.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Today\u2019s ornithology lab is something to \u201ccrow\u201d about.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>The president declared \u201cwar\u201d on litter.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>The \u201c debate\u201d turned into a free-for-all.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no single quote mark of grammar, but here are the exceptions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-8af89686f567f36807f7ffb1d8ff15a7\"><strong>Headlines<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>UM-Flint was named to the \u2018Best Colleges\u2019 list<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Within a quote already started with a double quote mark:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Jane asked, \u201cWho wrote \u2018Gone With the Wind\u2019?\u201d (The question mark moves to the appropriate location in regard to the quote marks.)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To represent missing letters or numbers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><em>We started the project in \u201908. (Note the single quote mark, an apostrophe, looks like a miniature 9).<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-969953d490c81ce676a83c0ce1fc370e\" id=\"Miscellaneous-Things\">Miscellaneous Things<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-35d876cdbda6aafa2e1963fd7cd0a9d6\"><strong>Alma Mater<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not capitalize unless used in the complete formal name: the University of Michigan Alma Mater or U-M Alma Mater.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-bc598923ab52f556d742c318ac8d9772\"><strong>Composition Titles<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Book titles (except the Bible), song titles, article titles, television show titles, etc., are quoted, not italicized. Journal, newspaper and magazine titles are capitalized but not in quotes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-a93604d6bdcb5e59f460dcf30bf69c78\"><strong>Email<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Use email in all references for electronic mail. Use a hyphen with other e- terms: e-book, e-reader, e-commerce. Capitalize \u201cE\u201d only if it begins the sentence:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>All email will be sent\u2026<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Email may be sent\u2026<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-286ef2b73630142826b49d52cfb93d36\"><strong>Federal<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Federal is lowercase when standing alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>The federal government today approved\u2026<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>It is federal law\u2026<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Federal officials today said<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>The Federal Bureau of Investigation<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-7712d92fd9d76ae3fa2f3972aea64f78\"><strong>Health Care<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Health care is two words, even when it modifies a noun, such as \u201chealth care provider.\u201d The exceptions are formal names of organizations (Family Healthcare Express).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-0f3ec266f6a81123df2cb399c5122537\"><strong>Inc.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Abbreviate and capitalize as Inc. when used as a part of a corporate name. Do not set off with commas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Tyson Foods Inc. announced \u2026<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-a4d4f11d0732bf8db2c2d651d5d1039e\"><strong>Internet, Web, Website, Webpage<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Lower case<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-cdb74279086a46a308b3e7da2acef04f\"><strong>LGBTQIA+ (preferred campus usage per CGS, July 2024)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><br><\/strong>Acceptable in all references for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and\/or questioning, intersex and asexual plus other sexual and gender minorities. <br>Use of LGBTQIA+ is best used as a collective adjective, as in: \u201c<em>Walters joined the LGBTQIA+ business association<\/em>.\u201d <br><br>Avoid using LGBTQIA+ to describe individuals, and don&#8217;t default to LGBTQIA+ if discussing a more specific population, such as: \u201c<em>a bisexual advocacy group,\u201d \u201ca transgender health program,\u201d <\/em>etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>DO<\/th><th>DO NOT<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Use LGBTQIA+ as an adjective.<\/td><td>Use LGBTQIA+ as a noun or for individuals.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Spell out on first reference, if possible.<\/td><td>Default to LGBTQIA+ if addressing a subgroup (e.g., only transgender people).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Use precise language when a group is more specific.<\/td><td>Use acronyms without explanation in formal writing.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Reference UM-Flint community as LGBTQIA+ community, students, resources, etc.<\/td><td>Refer to \u201cLGBTQIA+\u201d as a person or group of people (\u201cthe LGBTQIA+\u201d).<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-33ce196ca42c22c78d580ce573ac5ccd\"><strong>Medical and Scientific Terms<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Capitalize proper names but use lowercase for other words when referring to diseases, syndromes, theorems, laws, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Parkinson\u2019s disease<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hodgkin\u2019s disease<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Down syndrome<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lou Gehrig\u2019s disease<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-a722ab62f18905df3398061a1c5d559f\"><strong>Online<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Use as one word. 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