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Introduction This style guide is offered to bring consistency to correspondence and print and electronic publications written for and about Western Michigan University. It addresses many of the more commonly asked questions about style and several of the more common errors. Read more.

A-Z index Abbreviations Academic degrees Addresses Alumni, Emeriti Capitalization Cities Dates E-references States Times

Appendices Avoiding sexism in writing Pronunciation of WMU names Typography do's and don'ts Style guides of other universities Approved for publication Nondiscrimination statements WMU Facts WMU Profile Points of Pride Mission and Goals

Writing for and about Western Michigan University; first paper edition, April 1991; second paper edition, October 1995; Web edition since March 1997; compiled by Thom Myers, Office of University Relations. Office of University Relations Western Michigan University Kalamazoo MI 49008-5433 USA (269) 387-8400 university-relations@wmich.edu Revised: July 24, 2007 www.wmich.edu/writing/