Quick Help Appropriate language

Avoid jargon; use plain language.

Use standard written English.

Choose words with an appropriate level of formality.

Avoid sexist language.

Exercise: Jargon, pretentious language, euphemisms, and doublespeak 1

Exercise: Jargon, pretentious language, euphemisms, and doublespeak 2

Exercise: Sexist language 1

Exercise: Sexist language 2

Exercise: Sexist language 3