Editing
Punctuation creates rhythm and reduces ambiguity. In general, Monash University takes a minimalist approach. Use enough punctuation to aid readability, but not so much that it clutters up the text.
- Abbreviations
- Apostrophes
- Capitalisation
- Currencies
- Formatting for the web
- Hyphens
- Italics
- Numbers
- Proofreading
- Punctuation
- Spelling
Consult the Macquarie Dictionary and the Style Manual: For Authors, Editors and Printers, for all punctuation and style issues not covered by this guide.
If you think we have missed something, please email style.guide@monash.edu.