Grammar, Punctuation And Style Manual - John Tyler Community ...

Room NumbersAlways write out the complete room number. Do not use hyphens.Examples:Correct – N102a, B123, A320b, C206SemestersCapitalize the name of a semester when you are using the term and the year. Lowercase when you arespeaking about the fall, spring or summer term generally. Do not put a comma between the semesterand year.Examples:The Fall 2009 semester begins in August.The fall semester begins in August.StateLowercase state in all references. Virginia is a commonwealth.State Board for Community CollegesThe State Board for Community Colleges is the governing body of the Virginia Community CollegeSystem. Appointed by the Governor for up to two four‐year terms, the board’s 15 members set policyfor all of Virginia’s community colleges.Capitalize State Board for Community Colleges. Lowercase the word board if used in subsequentreferences.Student Information System (SIS)The Student Information System is an online service that allows students to register for classes, paytuition, access personal information, view and print unofficial transcripts and more. On first reference,Student Information System should be written out.If SIS is to be used, the first reference should be written as follows:Student Information System (SIS)Rev. 3/2010 19