Which is it: St. Olaf, Saint Olaf, St. Olaf's? Is it e-mail or email? What about commas — should you put one before "and"?
Does it even matter?
Well, yes, it does, as a matter of fact. Consistency in writing style lets the reader concentrate on the content without being distracted by variations in spelling and punctuation. By adhering to a set of style guidelines, writers can give each campus publication a voice that harmonizes with those from other areas of the college — and make their use by other media as easy as possible.
"Style Matters," the section of The
St. Olaf College Identity and Standards Manual that deals
with grammar and text style policies at St. Olaf, is available
online and in print. The Office of Communications follows its
guidelines in the writing and editing it does. You'll find it
a handy aid to your writing as well. If you don't find the answer
to your writing question there, e-mail your query.
You should receive a response within one working day.
