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Revision as of 22:54, 21 October 2015
Author Guidelines for Readability
- Avoid jargon
- Spell out acronyms the first time used
- Be concise
- Use active voice
- Simplify for accessibility by readers other than your discipline
- Explain specialized terms
- Explain obscure terms
- Avoid descriptors that don't enhance the meaning (e.g. substantial, significant etc.)
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