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Dec 9 2009   4:38PM GMT

Capitalization and organizations



Posted by: Ivy Wigmore
Business writing, capitalization, CIO, grammar, organizations, projects, Quiz

Which is correct?
Applications for project funding must be received at the headquarters of the Philanthropic Foundation by December 11. The ________ reviews applications for funding in January.
a. Foundation
b. foundation


Answer: a

Explanation:
When you refer to a previously mentioned organization generically, use capitalization to formalize the reference.

Jane Straus explains rules for capitalization.

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