The Learning Commons has compiled the following list of antiracism and inclusivity resources to help you with your research.
Commitment to Antiracism
- Writing, Reading, Speech Assistance Philosophy and Commitment to Antiracism
- Writing, Reading, Speech Assistance Philosophy and Commitment to Antiracism for Students
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
Additional Inclusive Resources
- Diverse Images for Presentations
- LGBTQIA + Community Resources
- LGBTQIA+ Terms You Should Know
- Speaking Mindfully
- Writing About People Respectfully
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