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## **Change form for ASD-STE100 Simplified Technical English**

Use this change form to write your change request, comments, or recommendations. Then, send it to <u>stemg@asd-ste100.org, to a national coordinator, or an associate expert of the STEMG. For</u> more information, refer to www.asd-ste100.org.

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Writing rule or dictionary word:<br>Change that you think is necessary:<br>Purpose of the change:<br>For dictionary words only, suggested approved meaning or suggested alternatives:<br>For dictionary words only, example(s) of how to use the word.<br>If it is possible, give sufficient examples from your documentation to support your proposal:<br>Sent by:  Date:<br>Company or organization:<br>Email:<br>ASD STEMG assessment and decision:  Date:<br>
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### **Acknowledgments and dedication**

ASD thanks all individuals, companies, and organizations for their contributions to the development and ongoing support of ASD-STE100.

The STEMG dedicates this issue 9 to all its previous chairpersons who directed the group from the start of the STE project:

- René Van Dijk (1983-1987)

- Wally Grindrod (1987-1991)

- Wilfried Jacobs (1991-1994)

- Kathleen Barthe (1994-2007).

These remarkable persons have shaped the history of STE, and today the world benefits from their passion and the enduring legacy of their efforts.

### **Guide to the writing rules**

The writing rules (part 1) have 9 sections that contain 53 rules. Most of the content in the writing rules is in STE. The spelling and punctuation obey American English rules.

On the first page of each section, you can find the list of all rules included in that section. Then, there are explanations and examples for each rule.

After their related explanations, there are non-STE and STE examples in different typefaces and colors as follows:

_<mark>Non-STE: Make sure that the valve is operable.</mark>_ <mark>STE: Make sure that the valve can operate.</mark>

General examples, not related to STE, are given in this typeface and color:

_<mark>An opening door can be dangerous.</mark>_

When you read the writing rules, always refer to the dictionary (part 2). The introduction to the dictionary includes all the necessary information to use the dictionary correctly.

##### **Help**

For some rules in part 1, a graphic symbol and related text give you more information or examples about the applicable rule. This graphic symbol is referred to as “help.” Some words in the dictionary (part 2) also have this symbol. Refer to the introduction to the dictionary for the necessary information about the types of help.

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### **Reference documents**

ASD-STE100 Simplified Technical English refers to the books, publications, and guidelines that follow:

- American National Standards Institute. (2024). _ANSI Z535 series_ .

- Merriam-Webster. (2016). _Merriam-Webster's collegiate dictionary_ (11th ed.).

- European Institute for Gender Equality. (2019). _Toolkit on Gender-sensitive Communication_ .

- International Organization for Standardization. (2019). _Terminology work and terminology science – Vocabulary – Part 1: Theory and application_ (ISO 1087:2019).

- International Organization for Standardization. (2024). _Graphical symbols — Safety colours and safety signs — Parts 1 thru 4_ (ISO 3864).

- International Organization for Standardization. (2018). _Occupational health and safety management systems — Requirements with guidance for use_ (ISO 45001:2018).

- International Organization for Standardization. (2022). _Terminology work — Principles and methods_ (ISO 704:2022).

- Kirkman, J. (2006). _Punctuation matters: Advice on punctuation for scientific and technical writing_ .

- Swan, M. (2017). _Practical English usage_ (4th ed.).

- The Chicago Manual of Style. (2024). _The Chicago manual of style_ (18th ed.).

- Sabin, W. A. (2011). _The Gregg reference manual: A manual of style, grammar, usage, and formatting_ (10th ed.).

- U.S. Government Publishing Office. (2020). _U.S. Government Publishing Office style manual._

- United Nations. (2019). _Disability-inclusive communications guidelines_ .

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