How to use AI for English writing: For development professionals
To use genAI as a development professional, first, understand that genAI has risks. Use it for what it’s good at and review all outputs more carefully than you would your …
Tag: multi-language authors
Tips and resources for multi-language authors navigating writing and publishing in English.
6 things to tell your editor before they start
You want to equip your editor with all the information she needs to do the job. What points should you provide when handing over your manuscript?
PRACTICE Do these charts tell a story?
Let’s practice! Look at these charts and think how you might make them better convey the message. In the 4 ways to make charts that tell your story, we briefly …
4 ways to make charts that tell your story
How can we make charts that convey our messages and are more than decoration? Here is a brief intro to data visualization and 4 things you can do to make …
Can ChatGPT help copyedit a translation?
Can AI chatbots take over scholarly translation? I used ChatGPT to help me copyedit text that it had translated. Conclusion: it’s probably more efficient to hire a professional human translator …
How to use jargon effectively, responsibly, and inclusively
Most of us have heard that jargon is terrible. Is it really so terrible? And is there any way to use jargon well? For those of you who just want …
How to write clearly but diplomatically: Tips for UN and international aid professionals
You can write diplomatically and still use plain language principles. Here are some practical ways. I’ve recapped all the arguments why UN and international aid professionals might want to use …
Use Word templates for plain language and accessibility
Want to get more people in your organization to use plain language and inclusive language and follow accessibility practices? Word templates may be your friend. I used to think Word …
BOOK: A Guide to Writing for the United Nations, by W. H. Hindle
W. H. Hindle, a career editor for the UN, wrote a guide on how to write clearly for the organization. Peppered with gems (pointing out the “sonorous polysyllables” with their …
RESOURCE: “How to write a research paper – A to Z of academic writing”
Academic editing giant Enago provides a great online guide/overview of all the basics you need to know about academic writing.