Editorial style guide - S
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Semicolon (;)
Use to separate two related ideas in a sentence.
In 2011, the University introduced several new courses; a list of the courses can be found on the website.
Use semicolons to distinguish phrases listed after a colon if commas will not do the job:
"You can choose from: Advanced Study and Research Methods; Computer Aided Architectural Design; Climate Sensitive Environmental Design."
Sentence case
We use sentence case for all headlines, headings and sub-headings within a document, for instance:
Scientists tackle climate change
Information for students
Unless your headline or heading is also a proper noun, the official title of something. Then you can use Title case.
Spaces
There should never be more than one space in succession in word-processed text. Not even after a full stop.
Split infinitives
Split infinitives are not always bad grammar. Trying to avoid splitting infinitives can result in a formal tone, or a messy sentence. As a rule, choose the option that sounds the least stuffy
Students' Union
Note the apostrophe. The full, official title is University of Sheffield Students' Union. You can also refer to it as Sheffield Students' Union, or the Students' Union.