Uppercase letters

KshitijaS · Post by **KshitijaS** » 18 Oct 2023, 08:54

So, in my review, I denoted writer as Writer and author as Author and in the editor's note, that came out as errors. In my new review, I also signified parts of the book as Part I, Part II and so on. Will this be an error too?

Runan · Post by **Runan** » 23 Oct 2023, 14:36

Could you provide me with the sentence where you have used capitalization? That will be helpful. I might be able to help you.

Post by **Wayne Njoroge** » 25 Oct 2023, 00:49

Quick question, if a certain word or term that is used to define people with certain characteristics has its first letter always in uppercase in the book, even if it's in the middle of a sentence. Should that allow me to do the same without being penalized in my review?

Claudia Angelucci · Post by **Claudia Angelucci** » 25 Oct 2023, 09:06

I had the same issue with the words "Self-Help" and "Ayahuasca." Because the author also wrote "Ayahuasca" with a capital letter, I was given my points back. So if the author writes it with a capital letter too, I think it cannot be considered an error.

Sasikala gupta · Post by **Sasikala gupta** » 26 Oct 2023, 06:15

Currently, I have read The MISOGI Method by Jody B. Miller and am in the process of reviewing it, I came across a doubt regarding the use of the word MISOGI. Will it be grammatically correct or incorrect if I use this word in all capital letters? As in the book, it's all capital so can you please provide me with the help of understanding this word usage?

Claudia Angelucci · Post by **Claudia Angelucci** » 26 Oct 2023, 06:57

Hi, I reviewed The MISOGI Method, and yes, MISOGI is spelt with capital letters, as the author spelt it.
I also spelt MISOGIS, and it was marked as an error by the editor, who said I should have spelt it MISOGIs. However, I wrote back to the editor and pointed out that this is how the author spelt it. The editor apologized and gave me my points back.

Sasikala gupta · Post by **Sasikala gupta** » 26 Oct 2023, 09:58

Hi, thank you for your quick response then will go ahead with how the author has used.

Runan · Post by **Runan** » 26 Oct 2023, 13:03

It seems like your doubt has already been cleared by another member.

Have a great day!

Runan · Post by **Runan** » 26 Oct 2023, 13:12

Hello,

I just noticed that the doubt of another member was cleared, not yours. I think when you write a person's job title, unless it comes before a name, you shouldn't capitalise it. If the job title is merely descriptive, one shouldn't capitalise the first letter.

Runan · Post by **Runan** » 26 Oct 2023, 13:20

Also, I don't think specifying the parts as Parts I, II, and III will result in an error. But I am not completely sure. Usually, it shouldn't.

Post by **Wayne Njoroge** » 27 Oct 2023, 22:22

Thank you.

KshitijaS · Post by **KshitijaS** » 28 Oct 2023, 03:08

Runan wrote: ↑23 Oct 2023, 14:36 Could you provide me with the sentence where you have used capitalization? That will be helpful. I might be able to help you.

I'm so sorry. I did not know that I would not get notified about the replies. Here is an example.

The Author urges us to do it, to remember what ought to be done and do it.

Runan · Post by **Runan** » 28 Oct 2023, 06:01

KshitijaS wrote: ↑28 Oct 2023, 03:08
Runan wrote: ↑23 Oct 2023, 14:36 Could you provide me with the sentence where you have used capitalization? That will be helpful. I might be able to help you.
I'm so sorry. I did not know that I would not get notified about the replies. Here is an example.

The Author urges us to do it, to remember what ought to be done and do it.

You should not capitalize ‘author’ in this sentence because it is descriptive. When job titles are used descriptively or generically within a sentence, they are not usually capitalized. In other words, when a job description is used in a sentence and does not stand in for (or form part of) a proper name, your default should be to use lowercase letters at the start of each word. E.g., Mary, our receptionist, fell from the first floor.

Runan · Post by **Runan** » 28 Oct 2023, 06:15

Typically, job titles that come before names are capitalized (unless there is punctuation separating the title from the name). It is also capitalized when the person is directly addressed with the job title. Eg., What do you think about this, Doctor?
Other places where you capitalize would be when you show respect to a person in a high-status role or position, especially if you are using their job title to stand in for their name.
For example, the Queen will be opening this leisure center.

KshitijaS · Post by **KshitijaS** » 28 Oct 2023, 07:19

Runan wrote: ↑28 Oct 2023, 06:15 Typically, job titles that come before names are capitalized (unless there is punctuation separating the title from the name). It is also capitalized when the person is directly addressed with the job title. Eg., What do you think about this, Doctor?
Other places where you capitalize would be when you show respect to a person in a high-status role or position, especially if you are using their job title to stand in for their name.
For example, the Queen will be opening this leisure center.

Understood, thank you so much.