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after a full stop or comma, put in one space.
* after a full stop or comma, put in one space.


do not use full stops in abbreviations e.g. BGS, not B.G.S. Do not
* do not use full stops in abbreviations e.g. BGS, not B.G.S. Do not use full stops after Dr, Mr
use full stops after Dr, Mr


double quotes should be used for words, phrases and sentences
* double quotes should be used for words, phrases and sentences from a clearly identified source. Quotes should start with a capital if followed by a colon
from a clearly identified source. Quotes should start with a capital if
followed by a colon


single quote marks should be used in headlines, or link headings
* single quote marks should be used in headlines, or link headings


don’t use apostrophes when making plurals of numbers, letters,
* don’t use apostrophes when making plurals of numbers, letters, or acronyms. Examples 1990s, CEOs
or acronyms. Examples 1990s, CEOs
[[category:Earthwise writers' guide]]
[[category:Writers' guide]]

Latest revision as of 11:21, 30 July 2014

  • after a full stop or comma, put in one space.
  • do not use full stops in abbreviations e.g. BGS, not B.G.S. Do not use full stops after Dr, Mr
  • double quotes should be used for words, phrases and sentences from a clearly identified source. Quotes should start with a capital if followed by a colon
  • single quote marks should be used in headlines, or link headings
  • don’t use apostrophes when making plurals of numbers, letters, or acronyms. Examples 1990s, CEOs