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COMMUNICATION AND COLLABORATION: Inclusive and Accessible Communication

Inclusive Language Reference Tools

These searchable guides and glossaries serve as practical reference tools that students can consult while writing, offering specific terminology, preferred expressions, and explanations of why certain language choices are more inclusive.:

Useful Resources on Inclusive Language Reference Tools:

Oxfam. (2023). Inclusive language guide. https://doi.org/10.21201/2021.7611

Annotation: A guide on how language can reinforce or challenge systems of inequality. Covers inclusive language relating to gender, race, disability, class, age, and other dimensions of identity, drawing on advice from specialist organizations and marginalized communities.

Diversity Style Guide. (n.d.). Home. https://www.diversitystyleguide.com

Annotation: Glossary of over 700 terms related to race and ethnicity, disability, immigration, sexuality, gender identity, drugs and alcohol, and geography. Originally a project of San Francisco State University, the guide draws definitions from more than two dozen style guides and journalism organizations. Browsable by letter or by topic glossary.

Yin, K. (n.d.). Conscious style guide. https://consciousstyleguide.com

Annotation: Guide devoted to conscious language use. Organized by topic, including ability and disability, age, ethnicity, race and nationality, gender, sex and sexuality, health, socioeconomic status, and religion, with curated articles and resources on each. Also covers conscious language in creative writing, design, and plain language.

Peer Review: None

Table of contents:

5.1. Communication Foundations

5.2. Rhetoric and Persuasive Communication

5.3. Science and Public Communication

5.4. Oral Presentations
5.4.1. Presentation Techniques

5.5. Giving and Receiving Feedback
5.5.1. Giving Feedback

5.6. Teamwork and Collaboration
5.6.1. Understanding Teams
5.6.2. Working in Groups
5.6.3. Team Presentations

5.7. Networking

5.8. Leadership

5.9. Writing in English
5.9.1. English Language Development
5.9.2. Support for Multilingual Writers
5.9.3. Writing in Professional and Academic Contexts

5.10. Inclusive and Accessible Communication
5.10.1. Inclusive Language Principles

5.10.2. Inclusive Language Reference Tools

5.10.3. Gender-Inclusive Language
5.10.4. Writing about Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Identity
5.10.5. Disability-Inclusive Language
5.10.6. Document Accessibility

 

Author: Leeanne Irwin

Peer Reviewer(s): None