Technical Communication 6e Usage Handbook

Capitalization > 4.4 Place Names
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4.4.1 Capitalize parts of the world or a country.

EXAMPLES

Arctic Circle Pacific Northwest the Middle East
Central America Southeast Asia Washington State

4.4.2 Capitalize countries, states, cities, and counties.

EXAMPLES

Southfield

New Marlborough

4.4.3 Capitalize specific topographic locations (rivers, lakes, islands, mountains), but lowercase general places.

EXAMPLES

Appalachian Trail Penobscot Bay Mekong River delta
Berkshire Hills Matinicus Island the mountains in Tennessee

4.4.4 Capitalize buildings, monuments, and public places.

EXAMPLES

Kenmore Square Gateway Arch
Merchandise Mart Bunker Hill Monument

 

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