The Learning Commons has compiled the following list of antiracism and inclusivity resources to help you with your research.
Commitment to Antiracism
Social Justice Resources and Universal Access Statements
International Writing Centers Association (IWCA)
- IWCA Position Statements on Disability & Writing Centers (2006), Racism, Anti-Immigration,
and Linguistic Intolerance (2010), and The Use of the Singular They (2019)
Online Writing Center Association (OWCA)
Conference on College Composition and Communication (CCCC)
- CCCC Statement on Second Language Writing and Multilingual Writers (Revised 2020)
- CCCC Guideline on the National Language Policy (Updated 2015)
- CCCC Students' Right to Their Own Language (Reaffirmed 2014)
- CCCC This Ain’t Another Statement! This is a DEMAND for Black Linguistic Justice! (2020)
National Association of the Teachers of English (NCTE)
- Position Statement on Gender and Language (Revised 2018)
- Statement on Anti-Racism to Support Teaching and Learning
Modern Language Association (MLA)
American Psychological Association (APA)
Writing Resources
Tips on Using Inclusive Language:
- Acknowledge Differences
- Acknowledge Equity
- Acknowledge Oppression
- Analyze Use of Sources
- Avoid Assuming Individualism
- Avoid Stereotypes
- Check Your Assumptions
- Clarify Meaning
- Consider the Audience
- Consider Value of Traditions
- Name the Elephant
- Non-Gendered Language
- Respect Other Cultures
- Respect Other Views
- Use Appropriate Labels
- Writing About People Respectfully
Additional Inclusive Resources
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