Buckinghamshire New University style guide

Latin plurals
Some Latin plurals are so common that we don’t realise they are plurals, for
example alumni and data.
However, many plural forms look pedantic and put the reader off, for example:
• fora – use forums
• formulae – use formulas
• syllabi – use syllabuses.
Less (see also fewer)
The basic rule of thumb is if you can’t count it, use less.
Levels (see also years)
Avoid referring to levels in marketing materials unless directly relevant to the
content of the course. Refer to the first year, second year or third year, but be
careful if you are referring to part-time courses. In internal or formal documents
where it is necessary to refer to levels in a general sense use lower case. When
referring to specific levels use an upper case L and the relevant number, for
example Level 4. However, remember that levels do not necessarily equate to
years of courses. For example, the first year of a postgraduate programme will be
at Level 7.
A–Z guide
L words
liaison
licence (noun), to license (verb)
lifelong
long-standing
L
Examples:
Students at these levels will be expected to complete an extended project.
There are now 50 students studying the course at Level 4.
Lists (see also bullet points)
Punctuate short lists with commas, and larger lists or phrases with semi-colons.
Preface the list with a colon. Put lists of names or courses in alphabetical order, in
order to avoid implying a hierarchy, unless there is a particular reason for
choosing a different order.
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