This style manual has been created as a tool to help Nebraska communicators present a unified, cohesive approach in the details of the written products we create for the public, from news releases to magazines, newsletters, brochures, and more.
Ever wonder what Herbie Husker's middle name is? Well, we have too; so tell us if you find out. If we knew, we'd let you know here. Other than that, these are the sorts of questions this stylebook addresses. This guide presents correct spellings and guides for use of unique university entities, such as colleges, buildings, titles and more, and places emphasis on language that encourages an inclusive atmosphere.
This style guide is not meant to replace specific stylebooks that might be applicable to specific units on campus. (For example, this guide will not address how to present mathematical equations in printed documents.) Also, this guide will touch on some grammar and punctuation issues, but other guides, such as the Associated Press Stylebook and the Chicago Manual of Style, might be more appropriate for these uses.
The main source for this guide was the Associated Press Stylebook, which is used by virtually every newspaper and most other news organizations. By following the guides here, we provide the university with a writing style that increases our consistency, credibility and professionalism.
University building names are included in an addendum.
This guide will continue to evolve as new programs are added, names change and additions are made; please refer to this online publication as the authoritative, up-to-date source for content style information.