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Version 3.1 by Lizzie Bruce on 2019/03/08 21:09
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2 These are our top level findings from Beta. You can also explore detailed readability guidance and usability studies on [[clear language>>path:/xwiki/bin/view/Plain%20English/]], [[grammar>>doc:Punctuation and abbreviating.WebHome]], [[headings>>doc:User centred design.Page titles and headings.WebHome]], [[links>>doc:Links.WebHome]], [[numbers>>doc:Punctuation and abbreviating.Numbers.WebHome]] and [[people>>doc:Audience descriptors.WebHome]].
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5 == Use simple sentences ==
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7 Complex sentences take more brain power to process, make readability more difficult for low literacy level users and are harder to translate.
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10 == Avoid capitalising words ==
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12 People are more used to reading lowercase letters so comprehension is slower for capitalised words.
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15 == Avoid abbreviations and acronyms ==
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17 This reduces user confusion. Exceptions: when users know them better in abbreviated form, for example GIF and 5KB.
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20 == In paragraphs, put links at the end of sentences ==
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22 This may reduce distraction and cognitive load. It can work better for users with autism.
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25 == Avoid referencing gender or age ==
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27 It’s generally not necessary and can easily make your content non-inclusive.
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30 == Choose respectful vocabulary ==
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32 Research what language could be emotive for your users by exploring forums, blogs and social media, and carrying out user testing.
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35 == Readable content is easier to translate ==
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37 Using plain, simple language, short sentences, active tense, good grammar and accurate punctuation helps make content easier to translate.
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40 All recommendations are based on evidence to answer our [[usability questions>>doc:Main.Usability questions.WebHome]]. We are still [[looking for evidence>>doc:Main.New research.WebHome]] on particular style points.