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    Capitalization

    Refer to “The Associated Press Stylebook” and use the following guidelines when you capitalize:

    Capitalize words only when you have a reason. The main reason: Capitalize the proper names of people, places and things. When plural, lowercase the common noun.
    Right: Ohio and Mississippi rivers
    Right: Republican Party
    Wrong: Ohio and Mississippi Rivers 

    Use “The Associated Press Stylebook” to double check capitals listed in the cross-reference section.

    Eras Capitalize eras on all references.
    Right: the Middle Ages 

    Course Titles Review entries in this book for academic departments and courses.
    Right: spring semester
    Wrong: Public Relations 

    Holidays Capitalize holidays on all references.
    Right: Fourth of July 

    Movies Capitalize and enclose the name of movies in quotes.
    Right: “Star Wars” 

    Nationalities Capitalize nationalities, but not races by color.
    Right: Chinese
    Wrong: White, Black 

    Regions Capitalize well-known specific regions but not directions.
    Right: The West
    Right: Pacific Northwest
    Right: Bay Area
    Wrong: He went West.
    Wrong: He moved to the Northside of Chico.

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