The "Common Errors: We Mark—You Fix" sheet below outlines our style preferences. For style matters not covered there, refer to the guidelines of your citation manual and/or the following references. Additionally, the Dudley Knox Library and Graduate Writing Center offer easy access to more citation and writing guides.

Common Errors: We Mark—You Fix

Past Tense or Present Tense?

Capitalization Rules

What Makes a Great Abstract?

DOD Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms (CAC required)

Navy Style Guide 

DoD Acronyms (open source)

NAVAIR Acronyms (additional resource for DDM-related terms)

For help with writing your thesis, the Graduate Writing Center offers one-to-one instruction, writing guides, and workshops.
A writing instructor can review your work and help you express your ideas clearly, powerfully and concisely.
Please visit its website for more information and to make an appointment.

Plain Language Course by the Department of Defense

Proofreading Module

"Writing, Integrity, and National Security," Joint Force Quarterly