In today’s information-saturated world, the way we express ideas and convey messages shapes perceptions and builds credibility. Clear and consistent communication is essential, and even seemingly small details, such as capitalization, punctuation, or date formats, play a significant role in ensuring that Antonine University (UA) communicates with one unified voice: formal yet warm, confident yet humble, and grounded in inclusivity and respect for its Catholic ethos.
To support this shared commitment, the UA Editorial Style Guide serves as your go-to reference for maintaining accuracy, clarity, and coherence across all University communications. It is designed to support all members of the UA community (faculty, staff, and students) and reflects a collective responsibility to uphold the University’s identity in both internal and external communications.
While adherence to general grammar and syntax rules remains fundamental, this guide goes further by providing practical direction on language, structure, and style to ensure consistency across the University’s diverse units. It aligns primarily with the APA 7th edition conventions, with additional UA-specific rules and examples tailored to our academic, institutional, and cultural context.
This guide applies to all written, visual, and digital communications issued in the name of the University. These include, but are not limited to, official correspondence (letters, memos, circulars, and emails), institutional reports and policies, administrative templates, website content, press releases, news and newsletters, social media posts and campaigns, as well as event materials, signage, and digital presentations. Each section includes examples of correct and incorrect usage to make application simple and intuitive.
The guide does not apply to academic manuscripts, student theses, or scholarly publications. For faculty research outputs, scientific writing, or specialized technical documentation, discipline-specific conventions and publication guidelines take precedence.
By collectively applying these guidelines, we strengthen the clarity, consistency, and credibility of UA’s communications. This shared effort reinforces the University’s reputation for excellence, integrity, and responsibility, while fostering trust among all audiences, including students and their families, colleagues, academic partners, and the wider community.
How to Use This Guide:
- Refer to the Table of Contents to locate topics quickly.
- Use the search function to find specific rules or examples.
- When in doubt, consult the Office of Communications for guidance.
- Remember that this is a living document; your feedback helps keep it relevant and effective.