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Version 1.28 by Lizzie Bruce on 2019/03/07 02:38
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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:Page titles and headings.WebHome]], [[links>>doc:Links.WebHome]], [[numbers>>doc: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. |