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Inclusive Language<\/h2>\n"},"subContentId":"70d8b313-f39c-419b-b629-471760f70bc3","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"alwaysDisplayComments":false,"backgroundOpacity":0,"displayAsButton":false,"buttonSize":"big","goToSlideType":"specified","invisible":false,"solution":""},{"x":3.303964757709251,"y":19.531260869565216,"width":59.2511013215859,"height":71.30434782608697,"action":{"library":"H5P.Image 1.1","params":{"contentName":"Image","alt":"Image of diverse people with different abilities","title":"Image of diverse people with different abilities","file":{"path":"images\/file-5ec59b2800ea2.png","mime":"image\/png","copyright":{"license":"U"},"width":748,"height":425},"decorative":false,"expandImage":"Expand Image","minimizeImage":"Minimize Image"},"subContentId":"b170fcea-0d97-423c-9353-4cd2fdd016a0","metadata":{"contentType":"Image","license":"U","title":"Untitled Image"}},"alwaysDisplayComments":false,"backgroundOpacity":0,"displayAsButton":false,"buttonSize":"big","goToSlideType":"specified","invisible":false,"solution":""}],"keywords":[{"main":"Inclusive language"}],"slideBackgroundSelector":{}},{"elements":[{"x":14.317180616740089,"y":23.91304347826087,"width":73.568281938326,"height":56.08695652173913,"action":{"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","params":{"text":"

Learning Objectives<\/h3>\n\n
<\/p>\n\n
At the end of this lesson, you'll be able to <\/p>\n\n
\n\t
define inclusive language<\/li>\n\t
explain why inclusive language is important<\/li>\n\t
edit sentences for inclusive language<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"subContentId":"d989f16b-1d7e-43c9-8fe0-571d481f7fb7","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"alwaysDisplayComments":false,"backgroundOpacity":0,"displayAsButton":false,"buttonSize":"big","goToSlideType":"specified","invisible":false,"solution":""}],"keywords":[{"main":"Learning Objectives"}],"slideBackgroundSelector":{}},{"elements":[{"x":14.317180616740089,"y":29.711304347826083,"width":71.47577092511013,"height":40,"action":{"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","params":{"text":"
What is inclusive language? <\/h2>\n\n
\"Inclusive communication that respects and includes all communities is free from sexist, racist and other discriminatory language. It does not inadvertently exclude groups and it avoids stereotypes, loaded words and patronizing descriptors.\"\u200b<\/p>\n\n
(\"Inclusive Language\", 2019).<\/p>\n"},"subContentId":"bae10c46-4407-4337-8139-39a42964ac4e","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"alwaysDisplayComments":false,"backgroundOpacity":0,"displayAsButton":false,"buttonSize":"big","goToSlideType":"specified","invisible":false,"solution":""}],"keywords":[{"main":"What is inclusive language?"}],"slideBackgroundSelector":{}},{"keywords":[{"main":"Why is inclusive language important in technical communication. "}],"slideBackgroundSelector":{},"elements":[{"x":11.013215859030836,"y":21.73913043478261,"width":77.97356828193833,"height":48.04347826086957,"action":{"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","params":{"text":"
Why is inclusive language important in technical communication? <\/h2>\n\n
Inclusive language is important because it considers the audience and their needs. <\/p>\n\n
It values previous knowledge (what the audience already knows).<\/p>\n\n
And ultimately will help you know what to write.<\/p>\n"},"subContentId":"58eee45c-6b3c-415d-90b0-bfb4f9c9e717","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"alwaysDisplayComments":false,"backgroundOpacity":0,"displayAsButton":false,"buttonSize":"big","goToSlideType":"specified","invisible":false,"solution":""}]},{"elements":[{"x":7.625272331154684,"y":45.16129032258064,"width":82.37885462555066,"height":40,"action":{"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","params":{"text":"
Inclusive language doesn't suppress free speech.<\/p>\n\n
It's about accepting the world for the diverse place it is. <\/p>\n"},"subContentId":"cc798f8e-787f-4bde-9d7f-3beb9e495341","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"alwaysDisplayComments":false,"backgroundOpacity":0,"displayAsButton":false,"buttonSize":"big","goToSlideType":"specified","invisible":false,"solution":""},{"x":63.87665198237885,"y":17.39130434782609,"width":30.616740088105725,"height":71.30434782608697,"action":{"library":"H5P.Image 1.1","params":{"contentName":"Image","file":{"path":"images\/file-5ec59a29af559.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","copyright":{"license":"U"},"width":3342,"height":5013},"alt":"Paper sign stating We welcome all races and identities all religions all countries of origin all gender identities all sexual orientations all abilities and disabilities all spoken languages all ages everyone. We stand here with you. You are safe here.","title":"Paper sign stating We welcome all races and identities all religions all countries of origin all gender identities all sexual orientations all abilities and disabilities all spoken languages all ages everyone. We stand here with you. You are safe here.","decorative":false,"expandImage":"Expand Image","minimizeImage":"Minimize Image"},"subContentId":"fdf7c7f5-0ed6-4704-ae51-57184c76929e","metadata":{"contentType":"Image","license":"U","title":"Untitled Image"}},"alwaysDisplayComments":false,"backgroundOpacity":0,"displayAsButton":false,"buttonSize":"big","goToSlideType":"specified","invisible":false,"solution":""}],"slideBackgroundSelector":{},"keywords":[{"main":"Respect"}]},{"elements":[{"x":12.114537444933921,"y":15.203804347826086,"width":74.66960352422907,"height":74.78260869565219,"action":{"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","params":{"text":"
How to write for inclusivity.<\/span>
\n <\/h2>\n"},"subContentId":"f70c9749-7470-4088-8c65-20894f0a3472","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"alwaysDisplayComments":false,"backgroundOpacity":0,"displayAsButton":false,"buttonSize":"big","goToSlideType":"specified","invisible":false,"solution":""}],"slideBackgroundSelector":{},"keywords":[{"main":"How to write for inclusivity"}]},{"elements":[{"x":12.114537444933921,"y":15.217391304347828,"width":74.66960352422907,"height":74.78260869565219,"action":{"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","params":{"text":"
Where possible use plural subjects.<\/h2>\n\n
Original: The student can submit his document before class.<\/em><\/p>\n\n
Revision: Students can submit their document before class. <\/em><\/p>\n\n
\"Students\" has been made plural. <\/p>\n\n
<\/p>\n\n
<\/p>\n\n
You can also use a plural pronoun. e.g., The student can submit their document before class. <\/em><\/p>\n\n
This is especially important because not everyone identifies as male or female.
\n <\/p>\n"},"subContentId":"f70c9749-7470-4088-8c65-20894f0a3472","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"alwaysDisplayComments":false,"backgroundOpacity":0,"displayAsButton":false,"buttonSize":"big","goToSlideType":"specified","invisible":false,"solution":""},{"x":74.8898678414097,"y":23.91304347826087,"width":21.40818189608991,"height":40,"action":{"library":"H5P.Image 1.1","params":{"contentName":"Image","file":{"path":"images\/file-5ec59d2fac43a.png","mime":"image\/png","copyright":{"license":"U"},"width":647,"height":612},"alt":"Transgendered symbol. A circle in the middle with a two areas pointing at the top. One arrow has a line through it. A plus at the bottom.","decorative":false,"expandImage":"Expand Image","minimizeImage":"Minimize Image"},"subContentId":"6c31ed0f-38d0-4de7-b691-7750a5d48c00","metadata":{"contentType":"Image","license":"U","title":"Untitled Image"}},"alwaysDisplayComments":false,"backgroundOpacity":0,"displayAsButton":false,"buttonSize":"big","goToSlideType":"specified","invisible":false,"solution":""}],"slideBackgroundSelector":{},"keywords":[{"main":"Plural"}]},{"elements":[{"x":30.010893246187365,"y":29.999999999999996,"width":40,"height":40,"action":{"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","params":{"text":"
Let's discuss the following sentence:<\/p>\n\n
Pregnant women should take their neonatal vitamins. <\/em><\/p>\n\n
Can this sentence be made inclusive? <\/p>\n"},"subContentId":"c0d5fcc6-88ca-4d6c-88ea-557f17ef4532","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"alwaysDisplayComments":false,"backgroundOpacity":0,"displayAsButton":false,"buttonSize":"big","goToSlideType":"specified","invisible":false,"solution":""}],"slideBackgroundSelector":{}},{"elements":[{"x":6.535947712418301,"y":6.4247311827957,"width":86.81917211328977,"height":92.47311827956989,"action":{"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","params":{"text":"
Yes, because gender is a spectrum. <\/h2>\n\n
To promote equity in society and the workplace, incorporate gender neutral language when possible or add different gender identities. Female refers to sex organs at birth, wherease gender (e.g., woman, man, non-binary) is an identity. <\/p>\n\n
While technically only females can become pregnant, not all people who are pregnant identify as women or female such as transgendered men or non-binary people, so use language that is considerate of how they want to be seen by the world.<\/p>\n\n
Be sensitive to the needs of individuals. For example, identify clients by their preferred pronouns and identities.<\/p>\n"},"subContentId":"f70c9749-7470-4088-8c65-20894f0a3472","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"alwaysDisplayComments":false,"backgroundOpacity":0,"displayAsButton":false,"buttonSize":"big","goToSlideType":"specified","invisible":false,"solution":""}],"slideBackgroundSelector":{},"keywords":[{"main":"Gender "}]},{"elements":[{"x":8.714596949891067,"y":15.053763440860214,"width":80.61002178649238,"height":64.51612903225806,"action":{"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","params":{"text":"
Examples: <\/em><\/p>\n\n
Neonatal vitamins are needed during pregnancy. <\/em>(This is gender neutral)<\/p>\n\n
Pregnant women and people who are pregnant need neonatal vitamins. <\/em>(People who are pregnant includes transgendered men or non-binary people)<\/p>\n\n
If you are pregnant, take neonatal vitamins. <\/em>(This is also gender-neutral and a command)<\/p>\n"},"subContentId":"39fdff05-59a8-46f6-82b0-7c1063842ed7","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"alwaysDisplayComments":false,"backgroundOpacity":0,"displayAsButton":false,"buttonSize":"big","goToSlideType":"specified","invisible":false,"solution":""}],"slideBackgroundSelector":{}},{"elements":[{"x":5.446623093681917,"y":8.602150537634408,"width":91.50326797385621,"height":17.204301075268816,"action":{"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","params":{"text":"
Consider context before using ability, class, or racial signifiers.<\/h2>\n\n
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Example: Jody Wilson-Raybould was the first Indigenous person and third woman to serve as the Minister of Justice and the Attorney General of Canada. <\/p>\n\n
This sentence works if the context is to give biographical information. Jody Wilson-Raybould's Indigenuity and gender is of historical significance because Canadian politics is historically white and male. If you're not sure if edits are required, ask yourself if the detail is necessary to make the content clear.<\/p>\n"},"subContentId":"6074ff9c-591c-42c1-b151-abac366ab05d","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"alwaysDisplayComments":false,"backgroundOpacity":0,"displayAsButton":false,"buttonSize":"big","goToSlideType":"specified","invisible":false,"solution":""},{"x":6.5359477124183005,"y":30.10752688172043,"width":63.215859030837,"height":23.47826086956522,"action":{"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","params":{"text":"
Original: Rubric Smith, the Black mayor of Importantville, voted today. <\/p>\n\n
Remove \"Black\" because in this context, it isn't relevant. <\/p>\n\n
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Sometimes you\u2019ll have to make sentences longer to accommodate\u2014that\u2019s not a bad thing!<\/span><\/p>\n\n
Read <\/span>Inclusive Language Guide, by the Univeristy of British Columbia to learn more.<\/span><\/p>\n\n
https:\/\/med-fom-fac-dev-sandbox.sites.olt.ubc.ca\/files\/2021\/06\/Inclusive-Language-Guide.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n"},"subContentId":"34131134-9616-4a17-82ff-659d478caa1a","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"alwaysDisplayComments":false,"backgroundOpacity":0,"displayAsButton":false,"buttonSize":"big","goToSlideType":"specified","invisible":false,"solution":""},{"x":5.506607929515418,"y":26.086956521739133,"width":30.3751328912064,"height":40,"action":{"library":"H5P.Image 1.1","params":{"contentName":"Image","alt":"outstretched arm with a tattoo of the world map on forearm","file":{"path":"images\/file-5ec5a2e4c7efb.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","copyright":{"license":"U"},"width":5472,"height":3648},"decorative":false,"expandImage":"Expand Image","minimizeImage":"Minimize Image"},"subContentId":"5010db0a-0332-4414-b902-f84d8d5b05ed","metadata":{"contentType":"Image","license":"U","title":"Untitled Image"}},"alwaysDisplayComments":false,"backgroundOpacity":0,"displayAsButton":false,"buttonSize":"big","goToSlideType":"specified","invisible":false,"solution":""}],"slideBackgroundSelector":{},"keywords":[{"main":"Longer Sentences"}]},{"slideBackgroundSelector":{},"keywords":[{"main":"Exercises"}],"elements":[{"x":7.709251101321586,"y":15.217391304347828,"width":82.37885462555066,"height":77.82608695652175,"action":{"library":"H5P.ExportableTextArea 1.3","params":{"index":0,"exportNotSupported":"Export not supported on your device","exportComments":true,"label":"
Correct the followings sentences for inclusive language. Type your answer in the box below. You'll be able to download your answers at the end of the lesson. The download will also provide suggested answers. <\/p>\n\n
1. A professional esthetician keeps her workstation sanitized. <\/em><\/p>\n\n
2. The clinical trial included 40 asthmatics and 30 diabetics. <\/em><\/p>\n\n
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Suggested answers:<\/p>\n\n
A professional esthetician keeps their workstations sanitized. <\/em><\/p>\n\n
Professional estheticians keeps their workstations sanitized. <\/em><\/p>\n\n
The clinical trial included 40 patients with asthma and 30 patients with diabetes. <\/em><\/p>\n\n
Notice the revision to the second sentence is longer. <\/p>\n"}]},{"elements":[{"x":8.810572687224669,"y":28.260869565217394,"width":81.27753303964758,"height":56.739130434782616,"action":{"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","params":{"text":"
References <\/h2>\n\nInclusive language. (2015). University of Victoria. Retrieved from https:\/\/www.uvic.ca\/brand\/story\/style\/inclusivity\/index.php<\/a> <\/p>\n"},"subContentId":"7206bc8e-f799-478d-b3b1-6bdae3391e14","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"alwaysDisplayComments":false,"backgroundOpacity":0,"displayAsButton":false,"buttonSize":"big","goToSlideType":"specified","invisible":false,"solution":""}],"slideBackgroundSelector":{},"keywords":[{"main":"References"}]}],"keywordListEnabled":true,"globalBackgroundSelector":{},"keywordListAlwaysShow":false,"keywordListAutoHide":false,"keywordListOpacity":90},"override":{"activeSurface":false,"hideSummarySlide":false,"summarySlideSolutionButton":true,"summarySlideRetryButton":true,"enablePrintButton":false,"social":{"showFacebookShare":false,"facebookShare":{"url":"@currentpageurl","quote":"I scored @score out of @maxScore on a task at @currentpageurl."},"showTwitterShare":false,"twitterShare":{"statement":"I scored @score out of @maxScore on a task at @currentpageurl.","url":"@currentpageurl","hashtags":"h5p, course"},"showGoogleShare":false,"googleShareUrl":"@currentpageurl"}},"l10n":{"slide":"Slide","score":"Score","yourScore":"Your Score","maxScore":"Max Score","total":"Total","totalScore":"Total Score","showSolutions":"Show solutions","retry":"Retry","exportAnswers":"Export text","hideKeywords":"Hide sidebar navigation menu","showKeywords":"Show sidebar navigation menu","fullscreen":"Fullscreen","exitFullscreen":"Exit fullscreen","prevSlide":"Previous slide","nextSlide":"Next slide","currentSlide":"Current slide","lastSlide":"Last slide","solutionModeTitle":"Exit solution mode","solutionModeText":"Solution Mode","summaryMultipleTaskText":"Multiple tasks","scoreMessage":"You achieved:","shareFacebook":"Share on Facebook","shareTwitter":"Share on Twitter","shareGoogle":"Share on Google+","summary":"Summary","solutionsButtonTitle":"Show comments","printTitle":"Print","printIngress":"How would you like to print this presentation?","printAllSlides":"Print all slides","printCurrentSlide":"Print current slide","noTitle":"No title","accessibilitySlideNavigationExplanation":"Use left and right arrow to change slide in that direction whenever canvas is selected.","accessibilityCanvasLabel":"Presentation canvas. Use left and right arrow to move between slides.","containsNotCompleted":"@slideName contains not completed interaction","containsCompleted":"@slideName contains completed interaction","slideCount":"Slide @index of @total","containsOnlyCorrect":"@slideName only has correct answers","containsIncorrectAnswers":"@slideName has incorrect answers","shareResult":"Share Result","accessibilityTotalScore":"You got @score of @maxScore points in total","accessibilityEnteredFullscreen":"Entered fullscreen","accessibilityExitedFullscreen":"Exited fullscreen","confirmDialogHeader":"Submit your answers","confirmDialogText":"This will submit your results, do you want to continue?","confirmDialogConfirmText":"Submit and see results","accessibilityProgressBarLabel":"Choose slide to display","slideshowNavigationLabel":"Slideshow navigation"}}

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