I think they should have a sweetness and naturalness about them. Acronyms are extremely contrived things, and sometimes they read like they are forced or trying too hard. Do you think meaningful acronyms just pop into peoples heads? They don't in my experience. Don't be afraid to 'reverse engineer' your own clever acronym. NAME: Nice Acronyms Made Easy Two methods for Acronym Generation using Mindmaps Method 1: How to Make an Acronym by Reverse EngineeringĪ helpful tip is to use Mind Maps. Southwestern Aging Geriatrics Education program SAGE: for a program in which students at UT Southwestern learn about aging, i.e. LEAP: for an educational training module, Learning from your Experiences As a Professional
The best acronyms spell out a word that is related to their cause, function or meaning, or one that elicits positive feelings or associations.
