Occasionally, an acronym becomes so commonplace that it evolves into an ordinary word that people no longer think of as an acronym. The words scuba and laser , for instance, originated as acronyms s elf c ontained u nderwater b reathing a pparatus and l ight a mplification by s timulated e mission of r adiation, respectively. Initialisms are similar to acronyms in that they are also formed using the first letter of each word in a longer phrase. Unlike acronyms, however, initialisms are pronounced as a series of letters.
If you need to use an indefinite article before an acronym or initialism, use the initial sound of the word not necessarily the initial letter guide your choice. Titles such as mister, miss, and doctor , as well as the names of academic degrees such as bachelor of arts and doctor of philosophy are almost always abbreviated.
In American English, title abbreviations are followed by a period; in British English, the period is omitted. The periods are optional with abbreviations of academic degrees. Follow whichever style your style guide recommends, or just choose one and use it consistently.
There is a small handful of abbreviations for Latin terms that are used and misused frequently in English writing. Use periods with these abbreviations. We expect volunteers from many surrounding cities, e. After a reasonable amount of time has passed—i. You should see the doctor when you have flu-like symptoms fever, chills, etc.
In addition, professor emeritus of computer science. FAQ Acronym for frequently asked questions, a format often used to summarize information on the Internet. FAQ is acceptable for use on page titles. Spell it out in copy. First-year Experience Hyphenate first-year when used as an adjective, such as "first-year studies" and "first-year students. Do not use Dr. Honors Program Always capitalize Honors Program.
English, American history. Reserve Officers' Training Corps The s' is military practice. ROTC is acceptable in all references. The team practiced in fall. Sykes College of Business On first reference. College of Business on second reference. The University of Tampa Use uppercase The when using full name. On second reference, UT or the University is acceptable. Theatre majors often secure production internships at theaters around the country.
Also Reeves Theater. Students majoring in this Bachelor of Arts degree program receive training and experience in theatre.
Auditions are required for admissions to the performing arts and theatre majors. UT No periods. UT is acceptable on first reference in headlines or page titles, but The University of Tampa is preferable for first reference in copy. East Verandah and West Verandah are proper nouns and should be capitalized. Also: webcast, webcam, World Wide Web, the web and webpage. Don't use them. Go to abbreviations. Abbreviations used for most of our offices, departments and programs return no results.
Acceptable abbreviations may be used, but only after the full name Western Michigan University has been introduced on first or second reference. On the Web, the full name should appear in the body text of as many pages as practical. Do not use the nickname Bronco s as a general reference to the University in contexts such as Bronco course offerings or Bronco commencement. Do not refer to WMU as "the brown and gold. The following are the correct abbreviations for many of the degrees offered by WMU, past and present.
This is not a complete list of degrees offered. Skip to main content. WMU offices, departments and programs Most abbreviations for WMU offices, departments and programs are homemade, unknown outside our University and unfamiliar to many or most of our own students, alumni, faculty and staff.
Two-Year Teaching Certificate Au. Doctor of Audiology B. Bachelor of Arts B. Bachelor of Business Administration B. Bachelor of Fine Arts B.
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