Style Guide by Charlotte Christian School

STYLE GUIDE

~A~ Abbreviations • States: Postal ZIP code abbreviations for states (GA, MN, WI) should not be used when abbreviating a state name in text copy; use only for addresses in correspondence. In textual material, use the abbreviations accepted by the Associated Press (Ga., Minn., Wis.). The names of eight states are never abbreviated in datelines or text: Alaska, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Ohio, Texas, Utah. See appendix. •

The first mention of any organization, firm, group or agency should be spelled out. If the organization’s name is not well known, indicate the abbreviation or acronym in parentheses immediately following the first reference. Acronyms are generally spelled without periods. Example: United Postal Service (UPS)

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Junior, senior: Abbreviate and capitalize as Jr., Sr., but do not use a comma between the abbreviation and the name. Also, do not use a comma between II, III, IV, etc., and the name. Example: William Johnson Jr., John White III

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Dates: See dates.

Academic Degrees • Capitalize when the complete name of the degree is given. Example: Bachelor of Arts in History •

Lowercase unless a particular degree is mentioned. Example: bachelor of arts degree, master’s degree

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Avoid abbreviations.

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When using abbreviations, however, insert periods. Examples: B.A., Ph.D., M.B.A., M.A., J.D., M.A.T., M.Div., M.Ed., B.S., Ed.D. Note that there are no spaces between the elements.

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Dr. is used for medical doctors only. To indicate that an individual holds a doctorate in another field, use Ph.D. after the name.

Academic Departments • Use lowercase except for words that are proper nouns or adjectives. Example: the department of history, the history department, the department of English, the English department •

Exceptions: Always capitalize languages and capitalize the complete name when it is part of the official and formal name. Example: Charlotte Christian Department of Science

Academic Titles Capitalize formal titles, such as president, dean, assistant headmaster, only when they precede a name or when the title and name appear in a listing (such as in a directory or a program for a meeting). Otherwise, lowercase such titles when they stand alone or when they follow a name. Example: President Robert Sloan; Robert Sloan, president of Baylor University Acronyms See abbreviations

Ages

When expressing age, always use numerals for 10 or older. Use hyphens in ages expressed as adjectives before nouns or as substitutes for nouns. Example: Susan is a 10-year-old girl. See numbers.

Alumni • Alumni are identified by listing the last two digits of their graduation years (with apostrophes) following their names. A space is used between the name and the year. Example: Jake Smith ’97 • • • • •

Alumnus – singular, male Alumna – singular, female Alumnae – plural, female Alumni – plural, male or male and female Alum – colloquial for either a male or female graduate

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When referring to alumni who are spouses, format as Bill ’56 and Jane Jones Smith ’61; John ’80 and Barbara Black; or Bob and Helen Hall Jackson ’91.

Ampersand (&) • This symbol is acceptable only in the names of companies and firms in which it is an actual part of the formal name. Proctor & Gamble, House & Garden. •

It is not an acceptable substitute for the word and in textual material, headlines, cutlines, display type or listings.

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The ampersand may be used in formulas, abridged material, and tabular material.

Annual An event cannot be considered annual until it has been held for at least two successive years. Do not use the term first annual. Apostrophe Guidelines • Form the possessive singular of nouns by adding “’s.” Example: the student’s locker •

Plural possessives are formed by adding “s’” unless the word has a special plural construction that does not end in “s.” Example: students’ lockers, men’s cars

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Form the possessive form of singular proper names ending in “s” by using only an apostrophe. Example: Agnes’ book, Ceres’ rites

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Form the possessive form of singular common nouns ending in “s” by adding “’s” unless the next word begins with “s.” Example: the hostess’s invitation, the hostess’ seat

Appositives Appositives are generally set off by commas to avoid ambiguity. Example: Susan’s daughter, Caroline, won the swim meet. In this case, Caroline is Susan’s only daughter. If Caroline were one of several daughters, the sentence should be: Susan’s daughter Caroline won the swim meet.

Area Codes The preferred format is to set off the area code with parentheses, not with a hyphen. Example: (404) 355-8673 Athletic Awards all-conference, all-state. Example: Luke Bard was named to the allconference team. 3

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Capitalize, without quotation marks, when referring to the Scriptures in the Old Testament or the New Testament. Also capitalize related terms such as the Gospels, the Scriptures, the Holy Scriptures.

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Lowercase biblical

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Do not abbreviate individual books of the Bible

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Use this form of citation when listing scripture references: Matthew 6:33. Use quotation marks around the verse when writing it out “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well..”

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Use the New International Version when listing scripture references.

Bibliography Our preferred reference guide is the MLA Handbook. Boldface Type Generally, do not use boldface type for individual words or phrases within textual material. Boldface type is acceptable only when extreme emphasis is necessary. Generally, boldface type is reserved for headlines, bylines and subheadings. Buildings See appendix.

~C~ Capitalization Examples pertaining to Charlotte Christian School are listed in the appendix. In general, avoid unnecessary capitals. Captions Captions are used to identify photographs, graphics or illustrations. They are also referred to as cutlines. Captions are written in the present tense, using complete sentences, unless they are simply identifying individuals. Chairperson • At Charlotte Christian, we use chairperson as the title of office rather than chairman or chairwoman. • Do not capitalize chairperson or vice chairperson. Co-

Hyphenate this prefix when forming nouns, adjectives, and verbs that indicate status or occupation. Examples: co-chair, co-host

Coach Capitalize only when it is a formal title used before the name; lowercase when it stands alone or follows a name. Examples: Greg Simmons, baseball coach; Coach Simmons, the baseball coach Collective Nouns Many words – including faculty, committee, board, team, class, public, group – can be both singular and plural. The choice of a singular or plural verb depends upon whether the writer intends to refer to the group as a whole or to the members of the group. Colon The colon is used before an extended quotation, explanation, example, or series, and after the salutation of a formal letter. It is used to introduce lists and tabulations. Often a colon is mistakenly used to introduce a series that immediately follows a verb. Example of incorrect usage: Members of the committee are: Bill Black, Susan White and John Green.

Comma • Use commas to separate elements in a series, but do not put a comma before the conjunction in a simple series. Example: The flag is red, white and blue. •

Put a comma before the concluding conjunction in a series, however, if an integral element of the series requires a conjunction. Example: I had orange juice, toast, and ham and eggs for breakfast.

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Use a comma also before the concluding conjunction in a complex series of phrases. Example: The main points to consider are whether the athletes are skillful enough to compete, whether they have the stamina to endure the training, and whether they have the proper mental attitude.

Courtesy (Social) Titles • Married women: The preferred form on first reference is to identify a married woman by her own first name and her husband’s last name (if that is the name by which she is known) without any courtesy title. Use Mrs. on the first reference only if a woman requests that her husband’s name be used or if her first name cannot be determined. On subsequent references, use Ms. or Dr., if appropriate, with the last name unless it is known that the woman prefers Mrs. •

Single women: In first references to women who have never been married, do not use any courtesy title (with the exception of Dr.); use the full name. In subsequent references, use Ms. or Dr. with the last name unless it is known that the woman prefers Miss.

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Men: Do not use Mr. in a first reference with a man’s full name (Dr. may be used if appropriate); first references should always include the full name. On subsequent references, use Mr. or Dr., if appropriate, with the last name.

~D~ Dates • Spell out the name of a month when it stands alone or with the year only. When a month is used with a specific date, abbreviate only Jan., Feb., Aug., Sept., Oct., Nov. and Dec. Put a comma before and after the year when used with month and date, but do not use a comma when a time period is expressed with month and year. Examples: The meeting was held in August 1999 in the school auditorium. The meeting was held on Aug. 5, 1999, in the school auditorium. •

Always use Arabic figures. Do not use ordinals such as st, nd, rd or th. Example: March 23, not March 23rd

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For inclusive dates use 1992-95, not 1992-1995. The dates may also be expressed by use of from and to. Example: From 1903 to 1907, my grandparents lived in Nebraska. Exceptions: 1999-2000, birth and death dates

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Spell out and lowercase references to centuries and decades. Examples: Mary prefers eighteenth century art. The sixties were an especially interesting decade.

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In decades identified with their centuries, use figures and omit apostrophes. Examples: 1860s, 1930s

Days of the Week The names of the days of the week should be spelled out in text. Decades See dates Dollars Use figures and the dollar sign ($) except in casual references or in references without a figure. Always lowercase dollar. Examples: The $200,000 house had a swimming pool. The $30 million facility will be finished in 2000. The facility cost millions of dollars.

~E~ Ellipsis (…) • Use ellipsis points to indicate the deletion of one or more words when condensing quotes, texts, or documents. Be especially careful to avoid deletions that would distort the meaning. • •

An ellipsis may also be used to indicate a hesitation or pause in speech or to illustrate that a writer has not completed a thought. When an ellipsis concludes a sentence, add an additional period. Leave one regular space on both sides of an ellipsis.

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Do not use ellipses at the beginning and end of direct quotes. Correct example: “It has become evident to me that I no longer have a strong enough political base,” Nixon said. Incorrect example: “…it has become evident to me that I no longer have a strong enough political base…,” Nixon said.

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Use etc. as a last resort.

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If spelled out, spell as two words (et cetera).

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Use a comma preceding and following etc. within a sentence. Example: Letters, parcels, etc., are received in the Service Center.

Etc.

Exclamation Point Do not overuse exclamation points in textual material. Do not use multiple exclamation points for emphasis. Generally, exclamation points are not used in headlines, captions or news releases.

Fractions: See numbers.

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~G~ GPA Abbreviate grade-point average as GPA only on subsequent references or if the context makes the meaning absolutely clear. Gender See pronouns. Grade • Hyphenate when using adjectival form. Example: Susie, a secondgrade student, wanted to pet the rabbit. •

Grades for courses should not be set in quotation marks. Example: Susie received three A’s last semester. Bill received an 89 in biology.

Gymnasium Lowercase unless it is part of a formal name. The abbreviated form gym is acceptable in informal references.

~H~ Honorary Degrees See academic degrees Hyphenation • Hyphens are used to join words, avoid ambiguity or form a single idea from two or more words. The general rule to follow here is that if an expression is clear without a hyphen, drop the hyphen. Some common words requiring a hyphen are daughter-in-law, first-grader, editor-in-chief, grown-up. •

Use a hyphen to separate figures in odds, ratios, scores, some fractions and some vote tabulations.

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Suspensive hyphenation: He received a 10- to 20-year sentence in prison.

~I~ i.e. Avoid use. This is the abbreviation for id est, which means that is. Always precede i.e. with a comma, semicolon, or dash; always follow with a comma. Initials Use initials only when a person’s name cannot be ascertained, or if it is the person’s preference. In typesetting initials, use periods; do not space between the letters. Example: H.G. Wells, P.D. James Internet Terminology • Capitalize Internet. •

Lowercase and hyphenate e-mail.

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Capitalize Web and lowercase site in Web site, which is always two words.

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Capitalize World Wide Web.

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Italics Italicize the following in typewritten or print material: • legal citations •

titles of books, journals, magazines and periodicals, plays, long poems and collections of poems

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titles of films, videos, drawings, paintings, photographs, statues and other works of visual art

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scientific names of plants and animals

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uncommon, isolated words or phrases in a foreign language

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words or phrases that are emphasized in textual material

~J~ Jr., Sr. Use and abbreviate Jr. and Sr. only with the full names of people. Do not set off with commas. Example: Mr. James Johnson Sr., not Mr. Johnson Sr. or Mr. James Johnson, Sr.

~L~ Languages Capitalize the proper names of languages and dialects. Examples: Japanese, Persian, Yiddish, French Lists Vertical listings are used to break up or clarify complex information. There are no hard rules for the punctuation of such lists; consistency and clarity are the goals. In outlines, punctuation may be omitted at the end of each item, including the last, if none of the items is a complete sentence. When there is a mixture of phrases and complete sentences, make them parallel in form and punctuate each item similarly. Locations Capitalize the special or popular names of places, whether they are real or fanciful. Examples: North Carolina, Camelot, Southern California.

~M~ Magazine Titles Use italics when referring to specific magazines in textual material. Measurements Use Arabic figures to indicate height, length, width and depth. Do not abbreviate the words inches, feet, kilometers, yards, meters, etc. Do not use an apostrophe and quotation marks for feet and inches except in tabular material, sports material, or technical writing. Hyphenate adjective forms before nouns. Examples: The man is 6 feet 5 inches tall. The 3-foot 1-inch child was last seen on the playground. Money Generally, sums of money are treated as singular. Spell out sums only when they begin a sentence; otherwise, use figures. See dollars. Months See dates.

~N~ Nicknames When a nickname is inserted into the identification of a person, use quotation marks. Example: Sen. Henry M. “Scoop” Jackson or Jackson is known as “Scoop.” Numbers • Use numerals for 10 or more; spell out fractions and numbers that are less than 10. Use commas in numbers greater than or equal to 1,000. •

Spell out ordinals (fiftieth, twenty-second), space permitting. Always spell out ordinals from first through ninth.

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Maintain consistency among items of the same category within each sentence. If one number of the group has a value of 10 or more, use all numerals. (This is an exception to the first rule regarding the spelling out of numerals less than 10.)

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Use numerals when referring to credit hours; page, volume or chapter numbers; percentages; dates; or telephone numbers.

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For inclusive numbers, abbreviate the second number by changing just those digits that are different from the first number. Example: 1988-89 (exception: 1999-2000)

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Spell out numbers that occur at the beginning of a sentence, or reword the sentence.

~O~ Organizations • Capitalize the full formal names of institutions and organizations. •

References to colleges and universities may be abbreviated if well known. Example: UNC-Chapel Hill

~P~ Parentheses Parentheses, commas and dashes are used to set off amplifying, explanatory or digressive elements in a sentence. If these elements have a close logical relation to the rest of the sentence, commas should be used. If the logical relation is more remote, parentheses or dashes should be used. Plurals • The only nouns that commonly take an ’s in the plural are abbreviations with more than one period and single letters. Avoid misusing the apostrophe to form plurals. Examples: M.B.A.’s, R.N.’s, A’s and B’s •

For acronyms, hyphenated coinages and numbers used as nouns (either spelled out or as numerals) generally add s alone to form the plural. Examples: hi-fis, W-2s, 1980s. Exceptions are acronyms ending in the letter s such as SOS’s.

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Apostrophes are never used to form the plural of any proper noun. Example: The Charleses will attend.

Possessives • Modifiers ending in s are sometimes incorrectly understood as possessives and given apostrophes they should not have. Example: The Charlotte Christian School girls volleyball team had an undefeated season. An apostrophe would be incorrect because it is a team of girls, not a team belonging to girls. •

For plural nouns ending in s, add only an apostrophe. Examples: the churches’ needs, the girls’ toys, the horses’ food, the ships’ wake

Prefixes Charlotte Christian School observes a “closed-style” rule with respect to word-forming prefixes. Most words formed with prefixes are spelled solidly, without hyphenation. Examples: interracial, extracurricular, midtown, undereducated, macroeconomics, uninvited, noncredit. There are exceptions, however, and it is never incorrect to hyphenate to avoid a misleading form.

Publication Titles • Capitalize the principal words, but lowercase articles, prepositions and conjunctions unless they are the first or last word in a title. Examples: “The Star-Spangled Banner,” A Tale of Two Cities •

Capitalize the principal words, including prepositions that are five or more letters.

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Italicize titles of books, journals, magazines and periodicals.

Pronouns Each pronoun should agree with its antecedent noun in number and gender. We encourage plural subjects in order to avoid the awkward use of he/she. Example: Students should turn in their homework on time, not Each student should turn in his or her homework on time.

~Q~ Question Marks • In sentences that contain multiple questions, use only a single question mark at the end of the sentence. Example: Did you hear the student ask, “What day is the big exam?” •

Do not use question marks with indirect questions. Example: He asked where Flenniken Dining Hall was.

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When attributing a question, drop the comma. Example: “How many students attend Charlotte Christian School?” she asked the headmaster.

Quotations In regular text, commas and periods always go inside an end quotation mark. Most other punctuation marks, however, go outside the end quotation mark unless they are a part of the material being quoted. Use either quotation marks or italics to set off a word being discussed or explained. Avoid setting off an informal expression that the reader will already know; either use it without quotes or find a synonym.

~R~ Regions Lowercase the compass directions, but capitalize such words as South, Midwestern, Northerner, etc., that refer to specific regions. Examples: He took the road south. Many talented writers live in the South. Religious Titles â&#x20AC;˘ The title Reverend is spelled out if preceded by the. Whether abbreviated or spelled out, the title Reverend should not be used with the surname alone. Example: The Reverend Mark Coffey is preaching next Sunday. â&#x20AC;˘

Capitalize religious titles before a name; lowercase such titles when they stand alone or when they follow a name. Examples: Reverend Loran Livingston spoke to Charlotte Christian students at graduation. The pastor arrived at the wedding with time to spare.

~S~ School Capitalize only when used as part of a complete formal name. Example: Charlotte Christian School was founded in 1950. The school is located in south Charlotte. Semicolon Generally, the semicolon indicates a greater break in thought, construction or information than a comma does, but less than the separation indicated by a period. Semicolons may be used in a series containing commas for clarity. Split Infinitives â&#x20AC;˘ In general, avoid awkward constructions that split infinitive forms of a verb (to leave, to help, etc.) or compound forms (had left, are found out, etc.) Correct example: She was ordered to leave immediately on an assignment. Incorrect example: She was ordered to immediately leave on an assignment. â&#x20AC;˘

Occasionally, however, a split is not awkward and is necessary to convey the meaning. Example: He wanted to really help his mother.

Seasons Lowercase names of seasons except at the beginning of a sentence or when they are part of a proper name. Example: Mayfest is a spring event.

~T~ Telephone Numbers See area codes That, which Use that to introduce a clause that is essential to the meaning of the sentence. Use which to introduce a clause that is not essential to the meaning of a sentence. Set a which clause off with commas. Examples: I borrowed the book that Janice wanted. The cookies, which were made by my grandmother, are absolutely delicious. The Do not capitalize the as part of a business, organization, publication, or agency title in textual material unless it is intrinsically a part of the organization’s formal name. Example: The New York Times Theatre, theater In the United States, the generic term is spelled theater. However, many American theater companies and theaters use the British spelling, theatre, in their formal names. At Charlotte Christian, we use theatre to describe the action of acting and theater to describe the stage. Titles •

Capitalize a title before a person’s name. Lowercase a title following a person’s name.

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Lowercase a professional title when it stands without a name.

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Do not use a title in combination with any other titles or with abbreviations indicating academic or professional degrees.

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Avoid courtesy titles.

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Titles should be dropped on second reference and thereafter. Exceptions are familiar and frequently used occupational titles such as coach.

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Use numerals in all cases, and omit the zeros for on-the-hour times except in very formal usage such as programs for ceremonies. Use periods for a.m. and p.m. Note that from is used only with to in time expressions (from 9 a.m. to noon). Use of o’clock is discouraged. 18

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Use lowercase a.m. and p.m., not AM and PM.

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Do not put a 12 in front of noon or midnight. Midnight is part of the day that is ending, not beginning.

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Do not use a.m./p.m. with both numbers in an expression of time unless the beginning and end are different. Correct: 9 – 11 a.m. Correct: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.; Incorrect: 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.

T-shirt

Use a capital T.

~U~ Un-

Do not hyphenate words formed with this prefix, except when it is used with a proper noun. Example: un-American, unavailable

United States, U.S., USA Spell out United States when used as a noun; use U.S. as an adjective only. Use USA in addresses.

~V~ Versus Spell out in textual material; abbreviate as v. in formal names of legal cases. The abbreviation in other uses is vs. Example: Charlotte Christian vs. Country Day

~W~ Who, whom Who is the nominative case form; whom is the objective case form. If in doubt about which case to use, substitute a personal pronoun to see which works. If he, she or they fits, use who. If him, her or them seems right, use whom. Who and whom are used in references to human beings and animals with given names; that and which are used in references to inanimate objects, nonhuman entities and animals. If it fits, use that or which. Worldview is one word

~ XYZ ~ ZIP code Note that ZIP is in all caps because it is an acronym for Zone Improvement Program. No comma stands between the state code and the ZIP code.

Frequently Misused Words Accept/except Accept means to receive Example: I accept your gift. Except means to exclude. Example: Everyone except Bob played football today. Adverse/averse Adverse means unfavorable Example: He predicted adverse weather. Averse means reluctant, opposed Example: She is averse to change. Affect/effect Affect: to influence, change Example: The game will affect the standings. Effect: (noun) impression, results Example: The effect was overwhelming. And/plus Plus may not replace and as a coordinating conjunction. Alot/a lot Alot is not a word. Always choose a lot. Among/between Among: used for three or more Example: The funds were divided among Ford, Carter and McCarthy. Between: used in connection with two persons or things Example: between him and her Amount/number Amount refers to a quantity that cannot be counted; number refers to a quantity that can be counted. Continual/continuous Continual: action that occurs with pauses and intermissions Example: The merger has been the source of continual litigation. Continuous: action that occurs without pauses Example: All she saw ahead of her was a continuous stretch of desert. 21

Disinterested/uninterested Disinterested: impartial, showing no preferences or prejudice Uninterested: bored or lacking interest Eager/anxious Eager: fervent, enthusiastic Example: He was eager to go to the amusement park. Anxious: full of anxiety or worry caused by apprehension Example: Susan was anxious about her trip to the dentist. Ensure/insure Ensure means guarantee Example: Steps were taken to ensure accuracy. Insure is used for insurance Example: The policy insures his life. Farther/further Farther: refers to physical distance Example: He walked farther into the woods. Further: refers to degree or extent Example: She will look further into the mystery. First come, first served Always add a “d” to the end “The first to come will be the first served.” Imply/infer Imply: Writers or speakers imply with the words they use. Infer: A listener or reader infers something from the words. Lay/lie Lay: to put or place something Example: I will lay the book on the table. Lie: to rest or recline Example: He lies on the beach all day. Less/fewer Less: used for bulk or quantity Example: I had less than $50 in my pocket. Fewer: used for individual items Example: Fewer than 10 applicants called. 22

Over/more than Over generally refers to spatial relationships. Example: The plane flew over the city. More than is preferred with numerals. Example: More than 50 people were in attendance at the parent coffee. Stationary/stationery Stationary: still, fixed Stationery: letter paper

Essential Reference Guide AP Stylebook and Libel Manual, 34th Edition Merriam-Websterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Collegiate Dictionary, Tenth Edition The Chicago Manual of Style, Fourteenth Edition MLA Style Manual and Guide to Scholarly Publishing (Second Edition) 23

Appendix

Charlotte Christian School Specifics Accreditation Bodies SACS-CASI – Southern Association of Colleges and Schools & Council of Accreditation and School Improvement ACSI – Association of Christian Schools International Athletic Affiliations CISAA – Charlotte Independent School Athletic Association NCISAA – North Carolina Independent School Athletic Association Colors Blue and white. The official blue color for printing purposes is PMS 286. Mascot

Knight

Mission Statement Charlotte Christian School is a Christ-centered, college preparatory school, equipping and developing students to effectively integrate Biblical truth and learning into their daily lives and to impact the culture for Christ. School Crest The words at the base of the symbol, Veritas Tota Homini Toti, represent Charlotte Christian School’s commitment to the total truth of the whole person. In the center of the shield are the Greek words Chi Rho, which are the first two letters of the Greek word for Christ. Christ is the center of our school. The torch represents wisdom, both excellence in knowledge and discernment in the application of knowledge. The athlete represents the education of the body, a

symbol of discipline, commitment and perseverance. The open Bible symbolizes the school’s emphasis on maturation of one’s spiritual development. These four icons are placed upon a shield representing the entire armor of God. At the top of the crest is the knight, symbolic of service to others.

Theater ACT 1, ACT 2 and ACT 3 The following words are not capitalized: Junior kindergarten through fifth grade freshman sophomore junior senior state championship varsity junior varsity names of sports teams (examples: girls cross country, football, wrestling) lower school middle school upper school board of trustees bookstore business office admissions office graduation summer programs

Other Charlotte Christian School Specifics Avoid abbreviating Charlotte Christian School as “CCS.” This is to avoid any confusion between Charlotte Christian School and Carmel Christian School that also uses this abbreviation. References to “Charlotte Christian” are appropriate.

Buildings and Facilities Facilities Flenniken Dining Hall The Guy Gymnasium Lamb/Johnson Gymnasium Campus Corner Store Petty Media Center Charlotte Christian School Athletic Stadium Charlotte Christian School Baseball Field Charlotte Christian School Practice Field Charlotte Christian School Swim and Tennis Center Buildings Administration Building Early Education Building Lower School Building Middle School Building Upper School Building Cottages

Postal Abbreviations (Associated Press abbreviations are in parentheses) Alabama (Ala.) Alaska (Alaska) Arizona (Ariz.) Arkansas (Ark.) California (Calif.) Colorado (Colo.) Connecticut (Conn.) Delaware (Del.) Dist. Of Columbia Florida (Fla.) Georgia (Ga.) Guam Hawaii (Hawaii) Idaho (Idaho) Illinois (Ill.) Indiana (Ind.) Iowa (Iowa) Kansas (Kan.) Kentucky (Ky.) Louisiana (La.) Maine (Maine) Maryland (Md.) Massachusetts (Mass.) Michigan (Mich.) Minnesota (Minn.) Mississippi (Miss.) Missouri (Mo.)

Montana (Mont.) Nebraska (Neb.) Nevada (Nev.) New Hampshire (N.H.) New Jersey (N.J.) New Mexico (N.M.) New York (N.Y.) North Carolina (N.C.) North Dakota (N.D.) Oklahoma (Okla.) Oregon (Ore.) Pennsylvania (Pa.) Puerto Rico South Carolina (S.C.) South Dakota (S.D.) Tennessee (Tenn.) Texas (Texas) Utah (Utah) Vermont (Vt.) Virgin Islands Virginia (Va.) Washington (Wash.) West Virginia (W.Va.) Wisconsin (Wis.) Wyoming (Wyo.)

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