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calamansi  +  642990 Thu, 15 Jan 09 12:25 AM
Hi there,
What is the correct punctuation for this phrase? I've seen it done in a variety of ways and I don't know which one is correct. 

a. Master's degree in Journalism
b. Masters degree in Journalism
c. masters degree in journalism
d. None of the above

Thank you for your help!
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Clive  +  643052 Thu, 15 Jan 09 01:38 AM
Hi,

a.

Lower case is also OK, ie  master's degree in journalism

Clive
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calamansi  +  643095 Thu, 15 Jan 09 02:24 AM
Thank you for your help, Clive.
How about when you just say, "I'm doing my master's."

Is that correct? Or is it, "I'm doing my masters."

Thank you again!
calamansi
Philip  +  643109 Thu, 15 Jan 09 02:43 AM
I'[d use the apostrophe.
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Anonymous, 296 days ago
Doesn't an apostrophe s signify ownership of something?  Is a master's degree a degree belonging to a master?  And what about masters' degrees?  I vote for no punctuation.
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