Changes

*Do not, for example, say "is controversial" when you mean "is criticized" - criticism is one side (negative), while controversy is two contending sides.

*Do not, for example, say "is controversial" when you mean "is criticized" - criticism is one side (negative), while controversy is two contending sides.

Avoid [[jargon]], i.e., words which only experts in a field can understand. So, don't say [[humerus]] when you can say [[thigh bone]]. When explaining advanced concepts in mathematics or science, begin with an introduction which any [[secondary school]] student can understand. If you can't explain it in simple words to a 10-year-old, you probably don't understand it very well yourself.

Avoid [[jargon]], i.e., words which only experts in a field can understand. So, don't say femur when you can say Thigh bone. When explaining advanced concepts in mathematics or science, begin with an introduction which any [[high school]] student can understand. If you can't explain it in simple words to a 10-year-old, you probably don't understand it very well yourself.

Articles on complex topics need an introduction which assumes little or no previous knowledge.

Articles on complex topics need an introduction which assumes little or no previous knowledge.