Say no to jargon

Not only does it make you sound insufferable, but it can also exclude people from the conversation

Many industries have specific code and jargon, and that’s perfectly fine because in many industries (journalism included) it’s about a shorthand that saves time. But also consider this:

By cloaking your writing in industry jargon, you’re also using insider-only language that prohibits your point from being understood by people who are not already indoctr…