Writing Style Guide Glossary

Not alright.

Use apostrophe after the ‘s’.

As a guiding principle, be sensitive to contect when using these terms. Associated Press guidance says “America” and “American” can be used…

Acceptable terms to refer to U.S. groups (two or more people) with different tribal affiliations. Natives acceptable on second reference.…

Not amidst.

“Between” introduces two items, and “among” introduces more

When the subject or object can be counted, use “number.” If it can be weighed or measured, use “amount.” The number of apples we counted…

Use the ampersand when it is part of a company’s formal name or composition title: Episcopal Relief & Development . In general use, do not…

Avoid this vague euphemism and seek to be specific about what occurred, such as “anti-Asian hate crime.” Alternative phrases include…

Hyphenate. See also race-related and ethnic references