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Referencing the Institution
Organization Names
Buildings
Degrees and Programs
People and Titles
Boilerplates and Messaging
General Editorial Guidelines (A–Z)
Writing for Vital Record
Appendices
Commonly Misused Words
Extra help for commas
Extra Help for Word Choice
Military Titles
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Do not use the serial comma at the end of a short list before the word “and” unless needed for clarity. Commas are not used in names of people with Jr. and Sr.
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