STYLE MANUAL - Cooper Institute

Commonly Used Words and Definitionsa lot – never alotaccept, except – Accept means to receive, except means to exclude.affect, effect – Affect, as a verb, means to influence. Affect, as a noun, should be avoided. Effect, as a verb, means tocause. Effect, as a noun, means result.EX: The game will affect the standings.EX: The effect was overwhelming.EX: He will effect many changes in the company.all right – Never alright.build up, buildup, build-up – Buildup is a noun. Build up is a verb. Never use build-up.EX: The EBT scanner easily recognizes and measures calcium buildup in the coronary arteries in anoninvasive way.childcare, child care – We use childcare, one word.compliment, complement – Compliment is a noun or a verb that denotes praise or the expression of courtesy.Complement is a noun and verb denoting completeness or the process of supplementing something.dietitian – Not dietician.definite – Not definate.ensure, insure – Use ensure to mean guarantee. Use insure for references to insurance.EX: Many studies were conducted on Cooper Complete to ensure its purity.EX: The policy insures his automobile.farther, further – Farther refers to physical distance. Further refers to an extension of time or degree.EX: Each year Cooper Fitness Center members are encouraged to run farther.EX: Cooper Wellness Program further enhances participants’ lives.healthcare, health care – We use health care, two words.i.e. – An abbreviation for the Latin id est, meaning “that is.” Use the English equivalent in sentences.EX: Her vacation was cut short by a family emergency – that is (not i.e.), the birth of her dog’spuppies.it, its, they, their – See PRONOUN-ANTECEDENT AGREEMENT.nonprofit, non-profit – When referring to The Cooper Institute use nonprofit, without the hyphen.preventive, preventative – We use preventive.teambuilding – One word.well-being – Not well being or wellbeing.workout, work out – Workout is a noun and work out is a verb.EX: The workout lasted 45 minutes.EX: You can work out on the treadmill.Commonly used Words and Definitions specific to The Cooper InstituteNote: Use abbreviations and acronyms sparingly, and don’t use those that readers won’t quickly recognize. If you douse an abbreviation, spell out the entire name the first time it is used and put the abbreviation in parentheses after thename.EX: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that adults engage in moderateintensityphysical activities for at least 30 minutes on five or more days of the week.CDC – Acronym for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.CI-CB – The Cooper Institute Certification Board.CI-CPT –– the credential that is earned through successful completion of The Cooper Institute Certified PersonalTrainer exam.3