Editorial Guide

Please follow these guidelines for maintaining consistency throughout our communication materials:

Website URLS

Correct:
www.as.nyu.edu
www.gsas.nyu.edu
www.cas.nyu.edu

Incorrect:
www.nyu.edu/fas
www.nyu.edu/cas
www.nyu.edu/gsas

Referring to Arts and Science

Correct:
When referring to the school name in body text, please use the full school name (Arts and Science) for formal and academic occasions. The shorthand "A&S' may be used on the second reference.

Incorrect:
Faculty of Arts and Science

Commonly misused words

Correct: email
Incorrect: e-mail

Correct: website
Incorrect: Web Site, web site, web-site

Correct: M.A., M.S., Ph.D., B.A.
Incorrect: BA, BS, PhD

Correct: There should be one space after a period. Not two.
Incorrect: There should be one space after a period.  Not two.

Style of linking urls on website:

Do not display the full-url. Please cover your links with informative words.

Correct: Please visit the Office of Communications website.
Incorrect: Please visit the Office of Communications website: http://communications.fas.nyu.edu

Period Usage

Correct: There should be one space after a period. Not two.
Incorrect: There should be one space after a period.  Not two.

Phone Numbers

Correct: 212.998.8171
Incorrect: 212-998-8171


Questions?
Please contact Dima Todorova-Lilavois at 212.998.8021 or dima.t.lilavois@nyu.edu.