Official CrowdSource Style Guide

Our style guide is available in two forms! Read the "Full Style Guide" - or view each individual category.

"That" vs. "Which"
Rule: WHICH is used with a comma to introduce a non-essential clause (can be left out without changing the meaning of a sentence). Correct:  Brus...
Mon, 19 Jan, 2015 at 10:12 AM
Verb Tense
Rule: Keep your writing in present tense; avoid using instances of "will," "you'll" and "won't." Future tense is no...
Thu, 15 Jan, 2015 at 3:34 PM
Time References
General Rules: Use a.m. and p.m. for time listings whenever possible. Using a time construction that includes “o’clock” (5 o’clock) is acceptabl...
Thu, 12 Feb, 2015 at 12:43 PM
Titles
Works that receive title case and quotations: book titles computer game titles movie titles opera titles play ...
Mon, 23 Feb, 2015 at 6:05 PM
"Who" vs. "Whom"
General Rules: If you can replace the pronoun with “he,” the correct choice is “who.” If using “he” is awkward, “whom” is the correct choice. Do...
Mon, 19 Jan, 2015 at 10:09 AM