Here are three key things you need to know about the new guidelines. 1. The inclusive language guidelines are comprehensive. We've divided the inclusive language guidelines into two broad categories: Using inclusive language in writing. avoid microaggressions in conversation. If you're making an off-the-cuff or informal remark in an otherwise formal article, you can use a contraction as part of your writing voice. You might find this kind of remark in a footnote or in a parenthetical statement. Scientific writing should be formal, but it doesn't have to be stuffy. There's nothing wrong with having a moment of informality.