Editorial Style Guides

University Editorial Style Guide (PDF)
This guide was created as a quick reference tool to help Tufts communicators follow a style that is consistent and appropriate. The guide follows conventions outlined in The Chicago Manual of Style, but there are exceptions specific to the university. Among the covered categories are: abbreviations; academic degrees; capitalization; dates and times; inclusive language; numbers; and punctuation.

Friedman School Names Use Policy (PDF)
This guide specifically covers naming conventions for the Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University. The guidelines show how the school's name should be used in print, on the Web, and for the purposes of identification by faculty, staff, and administration in a wide range of circumstances.

Cummings School Names Use Policy (PDF)
This guide specifically covers naming conventions for Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine name in print, on the web and for the purposes of identification in a range of circumstances, ranging from news media interviews to citations in scholarly journals. Adhering to these conventions will build name recognition and strengthen public understanding of the breadth, depth, and importance of the school’s work.