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Section 2.19 - S

  1. Marketing Style Guide
  2. Introduction
  3. Details
    1. Section 2.1
    2. Section 2.2
    3. Section 2.3
    4. Section 2.4
    5. Section 2.5
    6. Section 2.6
    7. Section 2.7
    8. Section 2.8
    9. Section 2.9
    10. Section 2.10
    11. Section 2.11
    12. Section 2.12
    13. Section 2.13
    14. Section 2.14
    15. Section 2.15
    16. Section 2.16
    17. Section 2.17
    18. Section 2.18
    19. Section 2.19
    20. Section 2.20
    21. Section 2.21
    22. Section 2.22
    23. Section 2.23
    24. Section 2.24
    25. Section 2.25
    26. Section 2.26
  4. Appendix A: Official Names
  5. Appendix B: Grammar

Schools

    School of Biblical and Theological Studies

    School of Business Administration

    School of Education

    School of Engineering and Computer Science

    School of Nursing

    School of Pharmacy

  • Capitalize the names of schools.

scriptural
  • Lowercase “scriptural.”

Scripture
  • Capitalize “Scripture” when referring to the Bible.

Correct: Caleb memorized a passage of Scripture each month.

seasons
  • Lowercase the names of seasons (spring, summer, fall, winter).

self-provided computer, SPC 

  • This refers to computers that are owned by students, faculty, or staff.
  • After first reference in text, use “SPC.”
  • Always hyphenate “self-provided.”

semester

  • Lowercase “semester.”

Correct: The students were excited to return for fall semester.


Sitecore
  • This is Cedarville’s web content management system.
  • Capitalize “Sitecore” since it is trademarked company. 

smartphone
  • This is one word, not two.

song titles (see “titles”)

spacing
  • Use only one space (not two) between sentences.
  • Use only one space (not two) before zip codes.

spring 

spring break 

summer 

square feet, square foot
  • Write out “square feet” or “square foot” instead of using the abbreviation “sq. ft.”
  • As an exception to the general rule concerning numbers, use figures. 
  • Use “foot” and hyphenate when used as a compound modifier preceding a noun. 

Correct: The bedroom has a 9-square-foot closet.

Correct: The new building will include a 400-square-foot entryway.

  • Use “feet” and do not hyphenate when used as a compound modifier following a noun. 

Correct: The new entryway is 400 square feet.

Sr. 

  • Capitalize “Sr.” when used with a full name.
  • Use commas around “Sr.”

NOTE: This is an exception to AP’s style of not using the comma before or after “Sr.”

Correct: Ben Jones, Sr., wrote a letter to his cousin.

state names
  • Use full names of U.S. states. Do not abbreviate them.
  • With city and state names, use commas around the state.

Correct: Kristen visited Boston, Massachusetts, to see her friends.

NOTE: It is acceptable to abbreviate state names in tables, charts, or graphs, if necessary due to space constraints.

Student Organizations (see also “Appendix A: Official Names”)

  • Capitalize the official names of the student organizations at Cedarville.

Correct: In October, Women in Business will be selling T-shirts.

Sunday school
  • Capitalize “Sunday,” but lowercase “school.”

Swordbearers
  • This is the title of a former University ministry team.