Writing Guide
Sources for spelling and writing
Sources for spelling and writing
Word processing language:
Set to Canadian English
Dictionary:
Canadian Oxford
When in doubt, use the Canadian Oxford spelling for the entry that's accompanied by the definition.
Usage and style conventions:
Canadian Press Stylebook and Canadian Press Caps and Spelling. If neither publication covers your question, refer to The Canadian Style.
Spelling—Specific cases at uOttawa
This section proposes standard uOttawa spelling for words our clients ask us about most often. Again, for the most part, we follow what’s used in the Canadian Oxford, Canadian Press Caps and Spelling and The Canadian Style.
“e” words (email, e-business, etc.)
Write email without a hyphen. However, other constructions retain the hyphen:
- e-commerce, e-business, e-learning, etc.
percent
Whenever possible, use the symbol (see also percent symbol under Style conventions). If, however, you must write out the word, spell it percent.
postsecondary
Write postsecondary as a single word without a hyphen.
Web
When Web stands alone as the short form for World Wide Web, write Web with a capital W.
“web” words
As in the Canadian Oxford, use a lowercase w both for single words (webcast, webinar, weblog, webmaster, website, etc.) and for split words (web page, web server, web conference).