Plenty of white space makes it easier to scan and read the text.
- Write short paragraphs of 4 to 5 lines.
- Separate paragraphs with white space.
Short numbered or unnumbered lists make it easy for a reader to scan the information on the page.
- Where possible and relevant, use a numbered list or bullet points.
- Try to make lists of no more than 3 numbers or bullet points.
¶ Building sentences and paragraphs
- Write active sentences (e.g. "Rebels organize actions" instead of "Actions are being organized").
- Avoid negative sentences that contain ‘not’.
- Write mostly short sentences of about 10 words.
- Alternate the length and construction of a sentence.
- Write short paragraphs of 4 to 5 lines that discuss one issue.
Language level B1 can be understood by 80% of the (Dutch) population. Writing at this level means using short sentences and simple words.
- You can check the suitability of (Dutch) words online and find alternative words if your word is considered unsuitable for level B1.
- You can also check the language level of a paragraph or full text to see if it's suitable for a wide audience.
- If you can’t avoid using difficult words (e.g. hierarchy, decentralized, regenerative, ecology), explain what they mean in this context.
Extinction Rebellion is an inclusive movement and we want to avoid using language that makes people feel unwelcome.
Be consistent in the words you use on one page. Don’t mix up different synonyms. For XR-specific words, check this table:
Proposal by @tim-xr, 01-11-2023
| English preferred |
English, avoid |
Dutch preferred |
Dutch, avoid |
| Local group |
- |
Lokale groep |
- |
| Community group |
- |
Gemeenschapsgroep |
Communities |
| National circle |
- |
Nationale cirkel |
Landelijke cirkel |
| Circle |
- |
Cirkel |
Kring |
| Action Training |
NVDA Training |
Actietraining |
NVDA Training |
| Disruptive |
- |
Verstorend |
Disruptief, ontregelend |
| Core principles |
Principles (without core) |
Kernwaarden |
Uitgangspunten, principes |
| Rebel |
Member |
Rebel |
Lid |
| Movement |
Organisation |
Beweging |
Organisatie |
| Autonomous |
- |
Zelfstandig |
Autonoom |
- Check your text for grammar and spelling errors.
- Use correct punctuation.
- Have someone else check your text. Two pairs of eyes see more than one.
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