UM6P PoliciesUniversity Mohammed VI Polytechnic — Strategic Planning and Governance

Editorial Guidelines

Use these editorial guidelines to maintain clarity, consistency, and professionalism across all university documents. Follow these standards when drafting policies, procedures, directives, standards, and guidelines.

General Principles

  • Write clearly, concisely, and accurately, avoiding jargon and overly complex language.
  • Use an active voice for direct, engaging content.
  • Ensure accuracy and consistency in all communications.

Institutional Naming

  • Use the full, official name of the institution on first reference: "University Mohammed VI Polytechnic".
  • Use abbreviations (e.g., UM6P) after the initial reference.
  • Maintain consistency when naming schools, departments, and titles.

Capitalization Rules

  • Capitalize official titles when used before a name, e.g., "Dean Ahmed Johari".
  • Lowercase seasons and semesters unless paired with specific years, e.g., "Spring 2024".
  • Do not overuse capitalization; follow a consistent style.

Numbers & Dates

  • Spell out numbers one through nine; use numerals for 10 and above.
  • Use day-month-year (e.g., 16 April 2024) or month-day-year (e.g., April 16, 2024). Choose one format and apply it consistently throughout the document.
  • Use consistent formatting for dates, times, and measurements.