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Words Matter

Date: February 6, 2026

Format: Guidance Documents

Topic: Ensuring Equity

Audience: Researchers

This resource promotes participant recruitment and engagement; focusing on terminology, it helps researchers avoid language that may unintentionally convey disrespect or unfamiliarity, and offers preferred alternatives.

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