6. Capitalization Rules
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In your writing, capitalize words in the following instances:
  1. Proper Nouns (names of people, places, organizations, companies): Mary, New York, Salvation Army, General Electric

  2. Common nouns when part of a proper noun: Erie Canal, Colorado River, Main Street

  3. Holidays and Holy Days: Advent, Christmas, Halloween, Good Friday

  4. Days of the Week: Sunday, Wednesday

  5. Brand Names: Kleenex, Xerox, Jello trademark symbol
    (Most brand names are registered trademarks and also require a registered symbol to follow them.)

  6. Committees: Ways and Means Committee, Social Committee

  7. Buildings: Empire State Building, Oregon Capitol Building

  8. Nationalities and Races: Oriental, Hispanic, Irish, Russian

  9. Legislature: Senate, House of Representatives

  10. Regions when nouns, not directions: He went out West. He traveled west of the Mississippi.

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