Q

Quotation Marks

Refer to punctuation.

R

Radio Stations

Re- Prefix

Words using this prefix are usually closed, with no hyphen. Refer to Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary for preferred usage. Sometimes a hyphen is necessary to distinguish it from its homograph.

  • Linda Frankhouser was recently hired as the director of the town’s recreation department.
  • Marcel was charged with planning the re-creation of the popular 1963 concert.

Residence Halls

Use the term residence hall versus dorm. Emerson has five residence halls in:

  • 2 Boylston Place
  • Colonial Building
  • Little Building
  • Paramount Center
  • Piano Row

Response Card/Application Format

When including a response mechanism or application in a publication, use this preferred terminology.

First name
Middle initial
Last name
Birthdate
Street address
City
State
ZIP code
Daytime phone
Evening phone
Email address

Robbins Speech, Language, and Hearing Center

The Robbins Speech, Language, and Hearing Center has been offering specialized programs for children and adults with communication problems since 1953. It is also a training facility for Communication Disorders students.

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