When listing names, use alphabetical order except where other order - seniority etc., is more appropriate. Personal Pronouns Use he, his, him, himself only when referring specifically to a male person. Rewrite the sentence in the plural Instead of The teacher will display his timetable on his office door. Each student is responsible for material on loan to him. Use Teachers will display their timetables on their office door.
Students are responsible for material they borrow.
Instead of He must return it by the due date. Use It must be returned by the due date. Rewrite using the pronoun they after indefinite pronouns such as each, someone, anyone, nobody. It is not acceptable to present material with the disclaimer - all masculine nouns and pronouns are to be taken as referring to both females and males. Patronising and Demeaning Expressions Avoid terms of expressions which are patronising and demeaning.