The document outlines 16 rules for using abbreviations in writing. Some key points: - When first using an abbreviation, write out the full term and place the abbreviation in parentheses. Thereafter, use the abbreviation alone. - Abbreviate familiar institutions, countries, tests, diseases, diplomas, individuals, and objects when space is limited. - Abbreviate courtesy and personal titles before a name but spell out academic/professional titles unless used with initials and last name. - Use BC and AD without periods for dates, and abbreviate months and days only in dates or charts where space is limited. - Abbreviate clock time consistently using periods or not. Do not abbreviate when no