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It is an ongoing project managed by the Language Unit of the University.  \nThe style guide is a reference source for aspects of language that are often used incorrectly. It also provides the UP convention in cases where more than one style applies. By listing UP preferences with regard to grammar and style, language practitioners can ensure consistent use of language in UP documentation and maintain a high standard throughout. The bilingual glossary  \n(English/Afrikaans) contains terms that are often used in publications and documents of the University. The style guide as well as the glossary will be updated continuously.  \nPlease keep in mind that this document is still in draft form. The Language Unit welcomes any feedback and inputs that could be incorporated into this document.  \nPlease email feedback and inputs to:  \nJoanne Lombard  \nHead: Language Unit [joanne.lombard@up.ac.za](joanne.lombard@up.ac.za)[ ](joanne.lombard@up.ac.za)or  \nHerculene Kotzé  \nSenior Language Practitioner: Language Unit [herculene.kotze@up.ac.za](herculene.kotze@up.ac.za)  \nTable of contents  \nA  \n“A” AND “AN” AND THEIR USE AS ARTICLES ....................................................................................................................... 4  \nABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS ...................................................................................................................................... 4  \nAFRICAN LANGUAGES .......................................................................................................................................................... 6  \nAGREEMENT BETWEEN SUBJECT AND VERB .................................................................................................................. 7  \nB  \nBRITISH VS AMERICAN ENGLISH ........................................................................................................................................ 11  \nBULLETED LISTS ................................................................................................................................................................... 12  \nC  \nCAPITALS ............................................................................................................................................................................... 14  \nCOMPOUND WORDS ............................................................................................................................................................ 16  \nCONTRACTIONS ................................................................................................................................................................... 17  \nD  \nDATES .................................................................................................................................................................................... 17  \nG  \nGENDER ................................................................................................................................................................................ 18  \nI  \nINTERNET REFERENCES .................................................................................................................................................... 18  \nITALICS .................................................................................................................................................................................. 19  \nL  \nLETTERS AND ADDRESSES ............................................................................................................................................... 22  \nN  \nNUMBERS ............................................................................................................................................................................. 25  \nP  \nPROBLEMATIC WORD PAIRS .............................................................","cbCaikYcN2jXHJrU","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaikYcN2jXHJrU","pdf",555357,46,"English","# A\n## “A” AND “AN” AND THEIR USE AS ARTICLES\n## ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS\n## AFRICAN LANGUAGES\n## AGREEMENT BETWEEN SUBJECT AND VERB\n# B\n## BRITISH VS AMERICAN ENGLISH\n## BULLETED LISTS\n# C\n## CAPITALS\n## COMPOUND WORDS\n## CONTRACTIONS\n# D\n## DATES\n# G\n## GENDER\n# I\n## INTERNET REFERENCES\n## ITALICS\n# L\n## LETTERS AND ADDRESSES\n# N\n## NUMBERS\n# P\n## PROBLEMATIC WORD PAIRS\n## PROVINCES AND NEW PLACE NAMES\n## PUNCTUATION MARKS\n## Ampersand (&)\n## Apostrophe (‟s)\n## Brackets\n## Colon (:)\n## Comma (,)\n## Ellipsis ( ... )\n## Hyphens (-) and dashes (–)\n## Quotation marks (“ ”)\n## Semicolon (;)","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of the English Style Guide for the University of Pretoria?\",\"answer\":\"It supports consistent and correct language use in UP documentation by providing references for grammar and style and by stating UP preferences where more than one style could apply.\"},{\"question\":\"How does the guide relate to the bilingual glossary?\",\"answer\":\"The bilingual glossary (English/Afrikaans) contains terms commonly used in University publications and documents, and both the glossary and the style guide are continuously updated.\"},{\"question\":\"Is the document final, and how can readers contribute?\",\"answer\":\"The document is still in draft form. 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