This document is split into two: the first section outlines our general style rules, the second offers instructions for staff members who provide content for ALIAnet. ALIA primarily follows the Style manual for authors, editors and printers, 6th edition (copies of which can be found in Ivan's and Emma's offices) — with a few subtle differences.
The bare bones of ALIA style...
Abbreviations: not favoured Acronyms and initialisms: not favoured Capitals: minimal use, sentence-case Commas: in sentences, not in numbers Day month year format: note the order Italics: for emphasis, not underline or bold Single paragraph returns: please Single quotes: double in nested quotes only Spaces: single, especially after full-stop Spelling: Australian, not American Tabs: single only
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