Editorial Style

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91ΑΤΖζ Editorial Style Guide

91ΑΤΖζ Editorial Voice and Tone

Speak with one voice

Following 91ΑΤΖζ Editorial Style guidelines will help us all speak with one voice. Our guide borrows heavily from , which is used for print and digital platforms such as , β€œ91ΑΤΖζ Magazine,” , college and division written communications and other materials targeting a general audience. Moreover, our standards align consistently with consensus formatting of other California State Universities, supporting our one "systemness".

Send us your questions and comments for more comprehensive or specific guidance on aligning your work with official 91ΑΤΖζ Editorial and brand standards.

Are you communicating effectively?

As you tell the stories of the people in your college, department or program, how do you know if what you’re creating supports and enhances San JosΓ© State’s reputation? The following questions will help you determine if you have incorporated key themes and messages across all communication platforms.

  • Does your story or message share an individual's story through individual accomplishments? Does it show how the individual is an extraordinary part of an extraordinary university community? Will the story inspire people associated with San JosΓ© State?
  • Is your example unique to 91ΑΤΖζ? No other academic institution should be able to make the same or similar claim, or use the same or similar example.
  • Are the brand pillars reflected in your content?
  • Using concrete examples or proof points, can you describe how San JosΓ© State’s approach to teaching and learning prepares students to adapt in 21st-century careers?
  • Does your story or example highlight 91ΑΤΖζ’s personality and strengths? Does it show how students, faculty members and alumni are hard working, resilient, creative, smart, grounded, ready, resourceful, service-oriented, entrepreneurial, proud, collaborative or adaptable?
  • Can you follow the 91ΑΤΖζ Editorial Style Guide for properly formatting your written content?

If you can answer β€œyes” to at least one of these questions, congratulations! Your story effectively communicates the how and why of San JosΓ© State's identity.