Mary Smith, secretary When listing names, use alphabetical order except where order by seniority is more important. 6.2.2 Patronising and Demeaning Expressions Avoid terms or expressions that are patronising and demeaning and sex type generalisations. 6.2.3 Personal Pronouns Use he, his, him, himself only when referring specifically to a male person. Rewrite the sentence in the plural. Lecturers will display their timetables on their office doors Each student is responsible for material on loan to him.
Students are responsible for material they borrow Rewrite the sentence in the passive.
He must return it by the due date. It must be returned by the due date. Rewrite avoiding his or her after each, someone, anyone, nobody. Instead of Use Anyone who wants his work evaluated. Anyone wanting work evaluated.