Capitalization
1. Oregon State University
2. Oregon State university
1.
Correct or not?
The man has 5 children and eleven grandchildren.
Incorrect.
Numbers under ten are written, over ten are spelled out.
*The man has five children and 11 grandchildren.
Correct or not?
20525 N. 4th St.
Incorect!
If a street name is a number, spell out First through Ninth and use figures for 10th and higher.
20525 N. Fourth St.
In a photo caption...is the major of a student capitalized?
No! The only exceptions are words like English and Spanish.
1. She is a doctor at a hospital.
2. She is a Doctor at a hospital.
1.
Correct or not?
"I wonder what the weather will be today," he said.
Correct!
*Keep that comma INSIDE the quotes!
Correct or not?
Classes begin Aug. 25.
Correct!
Do not use st, nd, rd, or th, or spell out months when attached to dates.
T or F: Capitalize title before the name?
True
What should be done before a readout?
- Story read aloud to self
- Ran through grammar and spell check
- Quotes / Sources commented or timestamped
1. "Dinner time," mom called.
2. "Dinner time," Mom called.
2.
Correct or not?
At the store, Jack, Ryan, and Sam shopped.
Incorrect!
Get rid of that oxford comma!
*At the store, Jack, Ryan and Same shopped.
Correct or not?
101 N. Grant Avenue
Incorrect!
Avenue, Boulevard, and Street are always abbreviated with a numbered address.
101 N. Grant Ave.
When do titles get put in quotation marks...and when do they not? Example of each!
When to use: Author JK Rowling read aloud her book, "The Goblet of Fire."
When not to use: We cited a passage from the Bible.
What are three of the four names, first and last, of the editors here?
Molly Hoglund, Jenna Benson, Max Loew, Fox Perez.
1. The Mountain pass.
2. The mountain pass.
2.
Correct or not?
Two hundred freshmen attended.
Incorrect!
Never start sentences with a number, unless it's a year!
*2025 had two hundred freshmen in attendance.
What is the correct order for these details:
Dec 3, noon, the MU
Noon, Dec 3 at the MU.
Time, Date, Place!
True or False?
We spell out Mr. and Mrs.
Trick question! We don't at all. AP Style does not use courtesy titles.
What paper did Jen write for before coming here?
What is The Albany Democratic Hearld?
1. The Republican Party.
2. A Republican form of government.
1.
Correct or not?
She is 5-foot-3.
Correct!
Use figures and spell out words such as feet, miles, etc.
Two times of day that do not use numerals?
Noon and midnight
Titles have to be spelled out...name two exceptions.
Doctor - Dr. only medical
Governor - Gov.
Senator - Sen.
Representative - Rep.
What is Jen's favorite band?
What is The Beatles?