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UNLV Editorial Style Guide
As a general rule, follow the Associated Press Stylebook and Libel Manual (AP Stylebook). To view the UNLV style guide go to http://facultystaff.unlv.edu/editorialGuide.html. Below are some examples:
Exceptions to AP Style Punctuation
Use a comma before the word "and" in a series.
Example: Please bring your paper, pen, and notebook.
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Lowercase the word university when making informal reference to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
The university has a 329-acre campus.
When using the university name as a stand-alone title or when referring to the university in a tabular list or address, omit the as it is not part of the institution's formal name.
UNLV as a shorter form, on second reference is acceptable. Do not use periods or spaces between the letters.
Guidelines for Posting Announcements at the Boyd School of Law
- Post in classrooms on the right hand side of the whiteboards.
- Post on bulletin boards in the locker room and the student lounge.
- Post in restrooms.
- Post in e-mails or submit a request to the Communications Office to post on the law school website.
- Post on the “What’s Happening” sign boards located in the lobbies of the first and second floors of the Boyd School of Law main building.
- Remove announcements when the event is over.
Please Do Not
- Tape announcements to walls.
- Tape announcements to wood benches and wood doors.
- Tape announcements to entry way doors.
Mailing Lists
Listservs (Most Frequently Used)
Boyd School of Law
These listservs will only accept a message posted from a registered account. For more information about subscribing to these listservs, click here or contact the IT Help Desk at 895-5298.
Note: If you are sending an announcement intended for faculty, staff and students, send ONE e-mail to info@law.unlv.edu. Sending one e-mail to the info listserv will prevent recipients from getting multiple e-mails.
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