docs: adding documentation writing guidelines (#9366)

* docs: adding documentation writing guidelines * update * Apply suggestions from code review Co-authored-by: Marie Gauthier <marie.gauthier63@gmail.com> Co-authored-by: Ryan Christoffersen <12519942+ryanchristo@users.noreply.github.com> Co-authored-by: likhita-809 <78951027+likhita-809@users.noreply.github.com> Co-authored-by: Marie Gauthier <marie.gauthier63@gmail.com> Co-authored-by: Ryan Christoffersen <12519942+ryanchristo@users.noreply.github.com>
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+# Documentation Writing Guidelines
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+## Best Practices
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+ Check the spelling and grammar, even if you have to copy and paste from an external source.
+ Use simple sentences. Easy-to-read sentences mean the reader can quickly use the guidance you share.
+ Try to express your thoughts in a concise and clean way.
+ Don't abuse `code` format when writing in plain English.
+ Follow Google developer documentation [style guide](https://developers.google.com/style).
+ Check the meaning of words in Microsoft's [A-Z word list and term collections](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/style-guide/a-z-word-list-term-collections/term-collections/accessibility-terms) (use the search input!).
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+## Technical Writing Course
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+Google provides a free [course](https://developers.google.com/tech-writing/overview) for technical writing.