Resources

We adapted this guide from the work of GOV.UK, and thank their content team for championing plain language and information accessibility.

Style guides

We generally follow AP style unless otherwise noted. If there is a difference in addressing an item between the AP style and NASA style, use the NASA style. If there is a difference in addressing an item between the NASA Stylebook or Graphics Standards and this guide, use the Stylebook or Graphics Standards.

As we created this guide, we also referred to these resources:

• NASA Stylebook and Communication Standards
• NASA Graphics Standards
• The U.S. Government Publishing Office
• Conscious Style Guide
• Plain Language Action and Information Network
• USAGov Bilingual Style Guide
• Disability Language Style Guide
• Diversity Style Guide
• GLAAD Media Reference Guide
• MailChimp Content Style Guide

Related links

• 18F Accessibility Guide
• 18F Visual Identity Guide
• Draft U.S. Web Standards
• 18F Blog: Content Design