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capitalization rulesPresented by: Brent Daigle, Ph.D.
capitalize sentencesFirst word of every sentence.
Example: Today is the beginning of a very long week.
Presented by: Brent Daigle, Ph.D.
capitalize IFirst-person singular pronoun, I .
Example: I saw Never Say Never this weekend.
Presented by: Brent Daigle, Ph.D.
capitalize titlesFirst, Last, & important words in a title.
Example: Splat the Cat Sings Flat.
Presented by: Brent Daigle, Ph.D.
proper nounsSpecific person (and things)
Example: Barack ObamaJustin BeiberMiranda Cosgrove
Presented by: Brent Daigle, Ph.D.
proper nounsGeographical Locations
Example: New Orleans, LouisianaMarrieta, Ga.East Cobb County*
* Only capitalize compass directions if used as part of name.Example: I live in East Cobb.
I live in the east part of Cobb County.
Presented by: Brent Daigle, Ph.D.
proper nounsNewspapers & Journals
Example: The Atlanta Journal ConstitutionThe Times PicayuneThe Journal of Elementary Education
Presented by: Brent Daigle, Ph.D.
proper nounsDays of week, month, holiday
Example: Monday, March 21, is National French Bread DayWe celebrate National French Bread Day in the spring.
* Not seasons
Presented by: Brent Daigle, Ph.D.
proper nounsCultural / Ethnic groups
Example: African AmericanCajunJewishItalianHispanic
Presented by: Brent Daigle, Ph.D.
proper nounsReligion / religious terms
Example: TanakhNew Testament GodEpiphanyYom Kippur
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proper nounsTitles before names
Example: Ms. GautreauxRabbi Steven LebowDr. Bryant WrightGovernor Nathan Deal
Example sentence: Governor Nathan Deal is a graduate of Mercer University.
proper nounsTitles after names
Example: Doreen Griffeth, Ph.D. Nancy Grace, Esq. Julia Worly, MD
Example sentence: Nancy Grace, Esq. is a graduate of Mercer University.
Presented by: Brent Daigle, Ph.D.
Presented by: Brent Daigle, Ph.D.