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Acronyms
Like jargon, we should avoid using acronyms altogether unless they help the reader.
Where acronyms are necessary, they should be explained on first usage.
Example:
This is a sentence about The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA).
Don't:
Use full points or spaces between letters.
Explain or include an acronym for an organisation if it only appears once in a story.
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