Help:Author Guidelines for Readability

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Author Guidelines for Readability

  1. Avoid jargon
  2. Spell out acronyms the first time used
  3. Be concise
  4. Use active voice
  5. Simplify for accessibility by readers other than your discipline
  6. Explain specialized terms
  7. Explain obscure terms
  8. Avoid descriptors that don't enhance the meaning (e.g. substantial, significant etc.)

Publication: Nature Publication: Science Publication: Geology Publication: Scientific American

See Also

Readability Checker

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