Writing Style Guide Glossary

“That” introduces a restrictive clause, and “which” introduces a non-restrictive or parenthetical clause. When in doubt, “which” always…

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.

When listing the time of an event, include the time zone (abbreviations acceptable) from where the event will take place. The webinar will…

Not towards.

Use as an adjective (not noun) describing those whose gender identity differs from the one assigned at birth. Only use if pertinent to the…

Capitalize when part of a formal name. The Apache Tribe of Oklahoma.

Lowercase. Referring to a period of three years; happening every three years. The Episcopal Church’s General Convention is a triennial…

This adjective is used by some Indigenous and First Nations people to describe people who are not straight and/or cisgender. This term…