WtD: Style Guide
Adds section "Avoid Latin phrases" - Guidelines for common latin phrases: e.g., i.e., etc.pull/3777/head
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@ -182,6 +182,18 @@ Use simple and direct language. Avoid using unnecessary phrases, such as saying
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<tr><td>In the preceding output, you can see...</td><td>In the preceding output, we can see ...</td></tr>
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### Avoid Latin phrases
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Prefer English terms over Latin abbreviations.
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<table>
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<tr><th>Do</th><th>Don't</th></tr>
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<tr><td>For example, ...</td><td>e.g., ...</td></tr>
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<tr><td>That is, ...</td><td>i.e., ...</td></tr>
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</table>
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Exception: Use "etc." for et cetera.
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## Patterns to avoid
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### Avoid using "we"
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