Language changes so be dutiful, purposeful, and accountable in your choices. Language is constantly evolving, especially language around identities. Consider the use of the pronouns them, theirs,” for instance. Although preferred “they, by many nonbinary people, it was shunned as being grammatically incorrect when used to describe an individual person. And yet, the American Dialect Society chose the singular as their 2015 Word of the Year and the Associated Press has revised “they” their style norms to accommodate as a singular pronoun. If an author is unclear “they” as to why some language is used over others, alternative language should be used. While there is no ultimate or exclusive list of accurate word choices, language is still powerful and should be used purposefully. We encourage you to consider adopting these principles as you advance your scholarship, with the understanding that the Journal of College Student Development will institutionalize their use in future issues. American Dialect Society. (n.d.). Word of the Year is singular Retrieved June 20, “they.” 2017, from AP Stylebook Embraces (2017). Retrieved from ‘They’ Western States Center. (2011). The origins of the phrase of Color” [video log]. “Women Retrieved June 20, 2017 from Approved by the JCSD Leadership Team, March 2017
Language changes so be dutiful, purposeful, and accountable in your choices. Language is constantly evolving, especially language around identities. Consider the use of the pronouns “they, them, theirs,” for instance. Although preferred by many nonbinary people, it was shunned as being grammatically incorrect when used to describe an individual person. And yet, the American Dialect Society chose the singular “they” as their 2015 Word of the Year and the Associated Press has revised their style norms to accommodate “they” as a singular pronoun. If an author is unclear as to why some language is used over others, alternative language should be used. While there is no ultimate or exclusive list of accurate word choices, language is still powerful and should be used purposefully. We encourage you to consider adopting these principles as you advance your scholarship, with the understanding that the Journal of College Student Development will institutionalize their use in future issues. American Dialect Society. (n.d.). Word of the Year is singular “they.” Retrieved June 20, 2017, from AP Stylebook Embraces ‘They’ (2017). Retrieved from Western States Center. (2011). The origins of the phrase “Women of Color” [video log]. Retrieved June 20, 2017 from Approved by the JCSD Leadership Team, March 2017
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