Writing Style Guide

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Less is more when crafting direct quotes. Paraphrase easily verifiable facts; save direct quotes for opinion-type statements.

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Use “the Rev.” before a name on first reference for a priest or minister. On second reference, use last name. Capitalize “the” only if used…

See capitalization: guidance for religious references

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See race-related and ethnic references

Lowercase unless part of an official name . The diocesan standing committee reviewed the proposal; the Joint Standing Committee on Racial…

Use a.m. and p.m., and don’t include minutes if it is on the hour. 12 p.m.; 12:15 p.m.; 12:30-1 p.m.; 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

See gender and sexuality references

See gender and sexuality references

Lowercase unless before a name. Preferred form is to set the lowercased title apart from the name by commas. The senior warden, Jane Doe, made the announcement. See also titles: clergy and religious