EARLY DRAFT: This section still needs a lot more work before it is ready. Most things here will probably change before it reaches a publishable state.
Which language we use and how we use it at Learners Guild.
Style and format instructions for official communications, e.g. capitalization and grammar.
- Company name: "Learners Guild"
- Must be two words separated by a space.
- Both words must be capitalized.
- Do not use an apostrophe "Learners' Guild" or "Learner's Guild"
- When whitespace characters are unavailable, use Pascal case: "LearnersGuild"
The default tense and voice for written, official copy is present declarative. Avoid future tense, and passive, prescriptive, or directive voice.
Good:
Partners touch their noses upon meeting each other.
Avoid:
Partners should touch their noses upon meeting each other. Partners will touch their noses upon meeting each other. The noses of partners are touched upon meeting each other.
See the Learners Guild glossary
Use NVC with all partners and members.