USC editorial style guide
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USC Editorial Style Guide
Introduction
Purpose of the Style Guide
The USC Editorial Style Guide is essential for maintaining uniformity across content produced by the University of South Carolina. This updated online version includes several revisions, marked with symbols for easy identification, addressing specific issues related to web content.
We originally published this guide in March 1996 to ensure consistency in our department and throughout the university. It also helps inform clients of the editing standards we apply to submitted materials.
Although many writing style guides exist, the University of South Carolina has unique language conventions. This document compiles these conventions, allowing every campus unit to represent the university accurately and uniformly.
In addition to specific conventions, we address common grammatical issues. For further style and spelling questions, we refer to the Associated Press Stylebook, the American Heritage Dictionary, and the Webster’s New Collegiate Dictionary.
As language evolves, so will this guide. We encourage familiarity with its rules for use in writing on behalf of the university. Please share your feedback or suggest topics for future updates.
Content Overview
General Guidelines
1. University Naming: Use lowercase "the" when formally referencing the University of South Carolina. Capitalize "University" when referring informally. When standalone or in lists, omit "the."- "More than 350 degree programs are offered at the University of South Carolina."
- "More than 350 degree programs are offered at the University."
2. Abbreviations: The abbreviation "USC" is acceptable as a shorter reference; do not use periods or spaces between the letters.
Campus References
1. System Terminology: Avoid using "system" to describe all eight campuses, except in legal contexts. "University of South Carolina" or "the University" encompasses all campuses.2. Campus Naming: Use "University of South Carolina [Campus Name]" or "USC [Campus Name]" for informal mentions. Do not use hyphens, dashes, or commas before campus names.
- Examples: "University of South Carolina Columbia" or "USC Columbia"
Initial Abbreviations: Secondary references may use initials like USCA, USCB, USCS without periods or spaces.
3. Main Campus Reference: The Columbia campus can be called the university's main campus, primarily referred to as "University of South Carolina Columbia."
4. Campus Designations:
- Aiken, Beaufort, and Upstate are "senior" or "four-year campuses."
- Lancaster, Salkehatchie, Sumter, and Union are "regional campuses," not "two-year" or "branch campuses."
5. Informal Campus References: Do not capitalize "campus" in informal references.
- "The Sumter campus will hold graduation ceremonies on May 7."
- "Funds were sought for renovations on the USC Beaufort campus."
Named Schools
1. Business School: Use "Moore School of Business" for general references. Use "The Darla Moore School of Business" for formal events or legal contexts. "Moore School" is suitable as a second reference.2. Public Health School: Use "Arnold School of Public Health" for standard references. The full name, "The Norman J. Arnold School of Public Health," is reserved for formal and legal usage. "Arnold School" is an acceptable second reference.
3. Graduate School: Capitalize "The" as part of "The Graduate School."
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