UA Editorial Style Manual

This abbreviation for frequently asked questions is acceptable for Web usage but not for print publications.

farther, further

Farther refers to linear distance, further to extent or degree.

Never FAX. Fax is a shortened, altered form of facsimile, not an acronym.

Don't capitalize unless part of an official name, such as Federal Reserve Bank.

Federal Work-Study Program

first-come, first-served; first come, first served

The term gets hyphens when used as a modifier before a noun but no hyphens when used after a noun.

See certificates and forms.

fraternities/sororities

The on-campus fraternal organizations officially recognized by the Interfraternity Council, National Pan-Hellenic Council, and Panhellenic Association are by law exempt from Title IX regulations pertaining to sex discrimination. The Coordinating Council for Student Organizations maintains a current listing of UA student organizations, including fraternities and sororities, at ccso.ua.edu.

freshman, freshmen

Use freshman when writing of one first-year student, freshmen when writing of more than one. Use freshman as a modifier:

EN 101 is generally considered a freshman course.
She lives in the freshman dorm, with 400 other freshmen.



UA EDITORIAL STYLE MANUAL

UA Editorial Style Manual—editorial standards for University of Alabama publications. Compiled for editors and proofreaders around the campus by the Office of Marketing and Communications, a division of the the Office of University Advancement. Introduction \| What's New The Editorial Style Manual (alphabetical listing of topics): A \| B \| C \| D \| E \| F \| G \| H I \| J \| L \| M \| N \| O \| P \| Q R \| S \| T \| U \| V \| W \| Y Appendices: Appendix A: Common Abbreviations Days of the Week and Months State and Postal Abbreviations Appendix B: Campus Building Names Appendix C: Historical, Cultural, and Geographical Terms Appendix D: Computer- and Internet-Related Terms Appendix E: Punctuation Appendix F: Time Terminology Appendix G: Usage	faculty/staff See collective nouns. FAQ This abbreviation for frequently asked questions is acceptable for Web usage but not for print publications. farther, further *Farther* refers to linear distance, further to extent or degree. fax Never FAX. Fax is a shortened, altered form of facsimile, not an acronym. federal Don't capitalize unless part of an official name, such as Federal Reserve Bank. Federal Work-Study Program fields of study See disciplines. first-come, first-served; first come, first served The term gets hyphens when used as a modifier before a noun but no hyphens when used after a noun. forms See certificates and forms. Founders Day fraternities/sororities The on-campus fraternal organizations officially recognized by the Interfraternity Council, National Pan-Hellenic Council, and Panhellenic Association are by law exempt from Title IX regulations pertaining to sex discrimination. The Coordinating Council for Student Organizations maintains a current listing of UA student organizations, including fraternities and sororities, at ccso.ua.edu. freshman, freshmen Use freshman when writing of one first-year student, freshmen when writing of more than one. Use freshman as a modifier: EN 101 is generally considered a freshman course. She lives in the freshman dorm, with 400 other freshmen. See also classification, student. FTP When space permits and if necessary for the sake of clarity, include Internet protocols such as ftp:// in Web addresses. Uppercase in running text when not part of a Web address. full-time (adj., adv.), full time (n.) fund-raiser (n.), fund-raising (n.), fund-raising (adj.) top of page

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