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@ -44,7 +44,7 @@ Focus your message, and create a hierarchy of information. Lead with the main po
* Use specific examples.
* Avoid vague language.
* Be consistent. Adhere to the copy patterns and style points outlined in this guide.
* Do NOT use contractions as they cheapen the content and provide difficulty for seakers and readers of other languages.
* Do not use contractions as they cheapen the content and provide difficulty for readers of other languages.
* Use the serial comma. Otherwise, use common sense. (Also known as the Oxford comma, it helps clarify when items in a list of three, four, or more things are their own items.)
* Don’t use underline, and don’t use any combination of italic, bold, caps, and underline.
* When in doubt, read your writing out loud.
@ -74,7 +74,7 @@ Place similar topics in the same paragraph, and clearly separate different topic
* Use active voice.
* Avoid double negatives.
* Do NOT use contractions as they cheapen the content and provide difficulty for seakers of other languages.
* Do not use contractions as they cheapen the content and provide difficulty for readers that do not speak English of other languages.
* Avoid using synonyms for the same word in a single piece of writing.
* Write briefly, but don’t sacrifice clarity for brevity. You may need to repeat or add words to make the meaning of your sentences clear to a translator.
* Avoid slang, idioms, and cliches.