Members Thunderbroom Posted February 21, 2010 Members Share Posted February 21, 2010 I'm preparing a position paper for a new position that I am in the running for at work. I want to make sure that I'm using proper capitalization in the document. Here are the instances I have questions about: Instance #1 When referring to my specific school without using the specific name, is the word that references it capitalized? 1a. I have good working relationships with senior administrators at the College. or 1b. I have good working relationships with senior administrators at the college. Instance #2 When referring to my specific department within the school, is the department name capitalized? 2a. It is my belief that the Technical Department is the best on campus. 2b. It is my belief that the technical department is the best on campus. Instance #3 When referring to the aspired to position within my specific department within the school, is the position name capitalized? Example: 3a. I believe that I will make a good Chair because... 3b. I believe that I will make a good chair because... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Reverend179 Posted February 21, 2010 Members Share Posted February 21, 2010 1) If you're referring to the college as a proper pronoun, IE (Clark College) it would be capitalized. 2) Is the technical department the name of the department, or a colloquialism for several different facilities? If it's the proper name, capitalize. 3) You would be a chairperson, and if this is your title, capitalize Chair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members perrydabassman Posted February 21, 2010 Members Share Posted February 21, 2010 Where is KK when you need him?? I am probably wrong, but I don't think using caps in any of the instances would be appropriate. I don't think that they are proper titles, and therefore would not be put in caps. I am not completely sure though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mlwarriner Posted February 21, 2010 Members Share Posted February 21, 2010 Instance #1When referring to my specific school without using the specific name, is the word that references it capitalized?1b. I have good working relationships with senior administrators at the college.Instance #2When referring to my specific department within the school, is the department name capitalized?2a. It is my belief that the Technical Department is the best on campus.Instance #3When referring to the aspired to position within my specific department within the school, is the position name capitalized?Example:3a. I believe that I will make a good Chair because... ^^^These. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members perrydabassman Posted February 21, 2010 Members Share Posted February 21, 2010 See? I was wrong. English is my second language. Redneck is my first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Reverend179 Posted February 21, 2010 Members Share Posted February 21, 2010 ^^^ These. He basically said what I was trying to say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Kindness Posted February 21, 2010 Moderators Share Posted February 21, 2010 1b. I have good working relationships with senior administrators at the college. 2a. It is my belief that the Technical Department is the best on campus. 3a. I believe that I will make a good Chair because... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thunderbroom Posted February 21, 2010 Author Members Share Posted February 21, 2010 I thought all the "a" examples were correct; my wife thought all the "b" examples were right. Now I read this thread again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bassius Posted February 21, 2010 Members Share Posted February 21, 2010 I'm preparing a position paper for a new position that I am in the running for at work. I want to make sure that I'm using proper capitalization in the document. Here are the instances I have questions about: Instance #1 When referring to my specific school without using the specific name, is the word that references it capitalized? Answer: 1b. I have good working relationships with senior administrators at the college. Instance #2 When referring to my specific department within the school, is the department name capitalized? Answer: 2a. It is my belief that the Technical Department is the best on campus. Instance #3 When referring to the aspired to position within my specific department within the school, is the position name capitalized? Example: Answer: Neither, because referring to oneself as a "Chair" sounds too cheeky. Say "department-chair" and do not capitalize. Or say Chairperson and capitalize. :D:D 3a. I believe that I will make a good Chair because...fat chicks can sit on me and my structural integrity will not be compromised. 3b. I believe that I will make a good chair because...fat chicks can sit on me and my structural integrity will not be compromised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ezstep Posted February 21, 2010 Members Share Posted February 21, 2010 1) If you're referring to the college as a proper pronoun, IE (Clark College) it would be capitalized.2) Is the technical department the name of the department, or a colloquialism for several different facilities? If it's the proper name, capitalize.3) You would be a chairperson, and if this is your title, capitalize Chair. 1. Right. Not capitalized unless the proper name. You are not naming a specific college (although you are referring to only one); do not capitalize.2. Right - IF (and I have no way of knowing) "Technical Department" is actually the name of your department. That makes is a proper name; capitalize it.3. Right. Chair or Chairman or Chairperson are considered titles; capitalize it. Trust me on this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Reverend179 Posted February 21, 2010 Members Share Posted February 21, 2010 1. Right. Not capitalized unless the proper name. You are not naming a specific college (although you are referring to only one); do not capitalize. 2. Right - IF (and I have no way of knowing) "Technical Department" is actually the name of your department. That makes is a proper name; capitalize it. 3. Right. Chair or Chairman or Chairperson are considered titles; capitalize it. Trust me on this. Yep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mlwarriner Posted February 21, 2010 Members Share Posted February 21, 2010 1b. I have good working relationships with senior administrators at the college.2a. It is my belief that the Technical Department is the best on campus.3a. I believe that I will make a good Chair because... isn't that what i said? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ezstep Posted February 21, 2010 Members Share Posted February 21, 2010 Yep! I quoted the first one I came to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Kindness Posted February 21, 2010 Moderators Share Posted February 21, 2010 isn't that what i said? Absolutely. Consider my post a complicated +1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mlwarriner Posted February 21, 2010 Members Share Posted February 21, 2010 Absolutely. Consider my post a complicated +1. how loquacious of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members illidian Posted February 21, 2010 Members Share Posted February 21, 2010 BAA sounds good to me too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members collinwho Posted February 21, 2010 Members Share Posted February 21, 2010 Demonstrate a solid understanding of the future of communication and cApItAlIzE eVeRy OtHeR lEtTeR lIkE tHe KiDs On MySpAcE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members illidian Posted February 21, 2010 Members Share Posted February 21, 2010 Demonstrate a solid understanding of the future of communication and cApItAlIzE eVeRy OtHeR lEtTeR lIkE tHe KiDs On MySpAcE. wtf? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SB900LE Posted February 21, 2010 Members Share Posted February 21, 2010 BAA sounds good to me too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thunderbroom Posted February 21, 2010 Author Members Share Posted February 21, 2010 Whee!!! I'm putting in a lot of effort into the document. I just wonder if anyone will actually read it. The more I've reflected on this, the more I think I really do want the job. It's a huge step-up in responsibility as I'll go from managing an $8000 budget and no employees to over an over $5.5m budget, 23+ full-time employees and over 100 part-time employees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Fireball_73 Posted February 21, 2010 Members Share Posted February 21, 2010 Interesting note: If you ever find yourself talking about galaxies, then our galaxy ie: "The Milky Way" is capitalised, but others aren't. As in: Our Galaxy is the best, that galaxy sucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ezstep Posted February 22, 2010 Members Share Posted February 22, 2010 Whee!!!I'm putting in a lot of effort into the document. I just wonder if anyone will actually read it. The more I've reflected on this, the more I think I really do want the job. It's a huge step-up in responsibility as I'll go from managing an $8000 budget and no employees to over an over $5.5m budget, 23+ full-time employees and over 100 part-time employees. If you email it, I will proofread it for you and send it back. Being confidential was a big part of my job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thunderbroom Posted February 22, 2010 Author Members Share Posted February 22, 2010 If you email it, I will proofread it for you and send it back. Being confidential was a big part of my job. Thanks for the offer, but I'm gonna submit it as is when the time comes. I still have a handful of questions to answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members willsellout Posted February 22, 2010 Members Share Posted February 22, 2010 CAPITALIZE EVERYTHING. CAPS LOCK IS CRUISE CONTROL FOR AWESOME. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Zon5string Posted February 22, 2010 Members Share Posted February 22, 2010 Instance #1Instance #3When referring to the aspired to position within my specific department within the school, is the position name capitalized?Example:Answer: Neither, because referring to oneself as a "Chair" sounds too cheeky. Say "department-chair" and do not capitalize. Or say Chairperson and capitalize. :D:D 3a. I believe that I will make a good Chair because...fat chicks can sit on me and my structural integrity will not be compromised. 3b. I believe that I will make a good chair because...fat chicks can sit on me and my structural integrity will not be compromised. Nice. Unless OP is, in fact, going to become a piece of office furniture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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