ACADEMIC DEGREES

No spaces in abbreviations:

            B.A., A.B., B.Sc., M.A., Ph.D., LL.D., D.Sc., Sc.D., Litt.D.

Plurals add apostrophe plus s:

            B.A.'s, A.B.'s

Avoid using in bylines.

            A master of art

            a master's degree

            master's degrees

In general, do not include titles for honorary degrees awarded to individuals before or after names.