Abbreviations, Capitalization


Objectives

When you finish this lesson, you should be able to

  • proofread for abbreviation errors
  • proofread for capitalization errors

Demonstration of Competence

When you are ready to demonstrate your competence, e-mail Dr. Hogan explaining that you know the abbreviation and capitalization rules presented in Orr, Daniels, and Henson.

Assignments

Read Orr, Daniels, and Henson, 21-22, 26, 55, 57.

(Optional) Read Troyka, pages 472-489 (8th edition).

Practice:

Practice proofreading the text in Orr, Daniels, and Henson on pages 29-35.