Possessive noun with abbreviations ending in "S"

arly · #1 31-Oct-2009, 17:28

Hi, I'm using this abbreviation in a dissertation thesis: RE which stand for "Radcliffe and Erness", the names of two authors.

I want to write "Radcliffe and Erness' work". How can I write this using the abbreviation?

RE' work

or

RE's work

Should I use the S after the apostrophe?

jlinger · #2 31-Oct-2009, 18:33

Yes. You would write "RE's work."

Kellawally · #3 01-Nov-2009, 01:27

Agree. You should write "RE's work." Alternatively, re-phrase it. "... the work of RE in the field of ..."

Soup · #4 01-Nov-2009, 03:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by arly

Hi, I'm using this abbreviation in a dissertation thesis: RE which stand for "Radcliffe and Erness", the names of two authors.

I want to write "Radcliffe and Erness' work". How can I write this using the abbreviation?

RE' work

or

RE's work

Should I use the S after the apostrophe?

Arly, check your style guide.

arly · #5 01-Nov-2009, 07:31

Thanks.

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