Words and Images Matter: Introducing the C4DISC Guidelines on Inclusive Language and Images in Scholarly Communication

As part of the critical effort towards a more inclusive dissemination of scholarly research, the Coalition for Diversity and Inclusion in Scholarly Communications (C4DISC) recently released the Inclusive Language and Image Guidelines: a global tool and educational resource to help all authors, editors, and reviewers recognize the use of language and images that are inclusive and culturally sensitive.

By addressing the various forms of conscious/unconscious bias and discrimination currently found in published research, the living Guidelines aims to set an industry standard that promotes proactive inclusive writing habits going forward. This presentation provides an overview of the Guidelines and highlights some concrete recommendations that the audience can take home to action within their organizations.