Inclusive language guidelines


At Wiley, we value innovative, high-quality scholarship. We believe this includes a commitment to inclusive methods of discovery, solutions to research problems, and scholarly communication. Advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion increases the likelihood that research will benefit more people and communities across the world. Publishers and researchers therefore have a shared responsibility and opportunity to foster diverse scholarly communities and ensure an inclusive and equitable experience for all involved. That is why we were among the first signatories to the Joint Committment for Action on Inclusive and Diversity in Publishing, a global network of publishers which aims to drive positive change within by collaborating on key inclusion and diversity principles. We support The Coalition for Diversity and Inclusion in Scholarly Communications (C4DISC) Joint Statement of Principles.


What is inclusive language?

Inclusive Language refers to vocabulary and descriptions that minimize bias, and exhibit transparency and cultural awareness when referencing people, social and cultural identities, and geographical locations. The resource links below provide best practices in inclusive scholarly communication. Please contact your journal editor for additional guidance.

  • Wiley: Best Practice Guidelines on Publishing Ethics
  • Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE): Principles of Transparency and Best Practice in Scholarly Publishing
  • Coalition for Diversity and Inclusion in Scholarly Communications: Guidelines on Inclusive Language and Images in Scholarly Communication
  • Discover the joint commitment for action on inclusion and diversity in publishing, which we are a part of >>