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1. The Archives Catalogue RAD template negates many of the RAD punctuation rules because information is entered into discrete data entry fields and the archival descriptions are presented with labelled fields.

2. See the page on RAD 1.5 - Physical description area for guidance on punctuation in the Physical Description Area of the AtoM RAD template. This area still has strict punctuation rules for each broad class of material.

3. Use minimal punctuation in supplied titles.

4. Standardize punctuation in transcribed formal titles.

5. See RAD 1.1E6 for guidance on the necessary punctuation when explaining a adding brief other title information when the formal title proper needs explanation.

Dates

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Note: RAD does not prescribe a standard date format. Rather, Rule 1.4B2 suggests that institutions establish a standard format as a matter of policy. These writing style guidelines fulfill that requirement.

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