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On the first mention of an acronym, spell out the phrase, and then follow it with the acronym in parentheses. Once you have spelled out the phrase, you can continue to use the acronym.
EXAMPLE: Many services are behind the Central Authentication Service (CAS).

Contractions

Avoid using contractions. We use a more formal tone, and contractions are more informal.

Capitalization

Capitalize names and proper nouns (names used for an individual person, place, or organization). Words like 'faculty' and 'staff' should not be capitalized.

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