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If initials are used, do not use a full stop. Include a space between initials if more than one is used. However, include full stops if required to match an official name/title, such as the W.H. Oliver Prize.

  • Associate Professor Charles M Burns
  • Professor P D Barnes

About the Writing Style Guide

This guide is designed to help ensure writing style – whether for internal or external audiences, written for print or online – is consistent and maintains a professional standard across the University. It is not designed for academic writing.

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