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| * Use UK English spelling throughout. | * Use UK English spelling throughout. | ||
| * Use plain language. If a technical term is necessary, define it on first use. | * Use plain language. If a technical term is necessary, define it on first use. | ||
| - | * Prefer active constructions: | + | * Prefer active constructions: |
| - | | + | * Prefer can and could over should when describing possibilities. The wiki describes what is done and what options exist. It does not prescribe what countries ought to do. |
| - | * Prefer can and could over should when describing possibilities. The wiki describes what is done and what options exist. It does not prescribe | + | |
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| * Avoid hollow evaluative phrases: "a fundamental shift", | * Avoid hollow evaluative phrases: "a fundamental shift", | ||
| * Avoid generic prose markers: "It is important to note that", "This section explores", | * Avoid generic prose markers: "It is important to note that", "This section explores", | ||
| * Avoid unnecessary introductions: | * Avoid unnecessary introductions: | ||
| * Vary sentence length for readability and flow; avoid overly long sentences. | * Vary sentence length for readability and flow; avoid overly long sentences. | ||
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| - | **Headings: | + | |
| - | not "Why This Matters" | + | |
| ==== Topic page structure ==== | ==== Topic page structure ==== | ||