AT A GLANCE

Editing for Capitalization

  • Capitalize the first word of each sentence. If you quote a poem, follow its original capitalization. (45a)
  • Check to make sure you have appropriately capitalized proper nouns and proper adjectives. (45b)
  • Review where you have used titles of people or of works to be sure you have capitalized them correctly. (45b and c)
  • Double-check the capitalization of geographical directions (north or North?), family relationships (dad or Dad?), and seasons of the year (winter, not Winter). (45d)
  • In email, check to see that you have not capitalized whole words or phrases. (45d)