Capitalization Rules Write Source 648-652

Capitalization Rules Copy the following rules with an example from the Write Source textbook. 648.1 Proper Nouns and Adjectives Proper nouns and proper adjectives (use chart) 650.1 First Words First word of a sentence and a full-sentence direct quote 650.2 Sentences in Parentheses First word in a sentence in a parentheses if it the parentheses is not within another sentence 650.3 Sentences Following Colons First word in a complete sentence that follows a colon when (1) you want to emphasize the sentence or (2) the sentence is a quote 650.4 Sections of the Country Words that indicate particular sections of the country, not simply indicating a direction 650.5 Certain Religious Words Nouns that refer to a Supreme Being and holy books 650.6 Titles First and last word of a title and all words in between except articles, short prepositions, and coordinating conjunctions

Capitalization Rules Cont. 652.1 Words Used as Names Words when they are used as titles with a personal name or when they are substituted for a proper noun. 652.2 Letters Letters used to indicated form or shape. 652.3 Organizations The names of an organization, an association, or a team. 652.4 Abbreviations Abbreviations of titles and organizations. 652.5 Titles of Courses Title of specific courses, but not when used to name a field of study