How to abbreviate words?
The abbreviation i.e. (i.e., that is) is often confused with other abbreviations (e.g., e.g.). The i.e. generally is used to introduce matter that is explanatory as opposed to being the name of an example or list of examples. If you can say for example as a substitute for the abbreviation, you want to use e.g., not i.e. Do not italicize or underline these abbreviations. Most sources recommend avoiding the use of Latin abbreviations except within parenthetical notes and some sources say not to use Latin abbreviations at all (use the English terms instead) except within citations or reference lists. Don’t abbreviate the following: (In formal academic prose it is considered bad form to abbreviate words simply to save space, time, or energy.) Words such as through (thru), night (nite). Days of the week or months of the year (in the normal flow of text). Words at the beginning of a sentence. People’s names such as Chas. (for Charles) or Jas. (for James), unless those abbreviations have come
