Edited the text strings in the default template for web certificates. Removed…

Edited the text strings in the default template for web certificates. Removed wording that applied specifically to edx.org. Reworded strings so that they will read correctly when the value of platform_name or cert_type requires the a or an article. Addresses DOC-254.

lms/djangoapps/certificates/views/webview.py

@@ -54,24 +54,24 @@ def get_certificate_description(mode, certificate_type, platform_name):
     certificate_type_description = None
     if mode == 'honor':
         # Translators:  This text describes the 'Honor' course certificate type.
-        certificate_type_description = _("An {cert_type} Certificate signifies that an {platform_name} "
-                                         "learner has agreed to abide by {platform_name}'s honor code and "
-                                         "completed all of the required tasks for this course under its "
+        certificate_type_description = _("An {cert_type} certificate signifies that a "
+                                         "learner has agreed to abide by the honor code established by {platform_name} "
+                                         "and has completed all of the required tasks for this course under its "
                                          "guidelines.").format(cert_type=certificate_type,
                                                                platform_name=platform_name)
     elif mode == 'verified':
         # Translators:  This text describes the 'ID Verified' course certificate type, which is a higher level of
         # verification offered by edX.  This type of verification is useful for professional education/certifications
-        certificate_type_description = _("An {cert_type} Certificate signifies that an {platform_name} "
-                                         "learner has agreed to abide by {platform_name}'s honor code and "
-                                         "completed all of the required tasks for this course under its "
-                                         "guidelines, as well as having their photo ID checked to verify "
-                                         "their identity.").format(cert_type=certificate_type,
+        certificate_type_description = _("A {cert_type} certificate signifies that a "
+                                         "learner has agreed to abide by the honor code established by {platform_name} "
+                                         "and has completed all of the required tasks for this course under its "
+                                         "guidelines. A {cert_type} certificate also indicates that the identity of the "
+                                         "learner has been checked and is valid.").format(cert_type=certificate_type,
                                                                    platform_name=platform_name)
     elif mode == 'xseries':
         # Translators:  This text describes the 'XSeries' course certificate type.  An XSeries is a collection of
         # courses related to each other in a meaningful way, such as a specific topic or theme, or even an organization
-        certificate_type_description = _("An {cert_type} Certificate demonstrates a high level of "
+        certificate_type_description = _("An {cert_type} certificate demonstrates a high level of "
                                          "achievement in a program of study, and includes verification of "
                                          "the student's identity.").format(cert_type=certificate_type)
     return certificate_type_description
@@ -119,7 +119,7 @@ def _update_certificate_context(context, user_certificate, platform_name):
     # Translators:  This text fragment appears after the student's name (displayed in a large font) on the certificate
     # screen.  The text describes the accomplishment represented by the certificate information displayed to the user
     context['accomplishment_copy_description_full'] = _("successfully completed, received a passing grade, and was "
-                                                        "awarded a {platform_name} {certificate_type} "
+                                                        "awarded this {platform_name} {certificate_type} "
                                                         "Certificate of Completion in ").format(
         platform_name=platform_name,
         certificate_type=context.get("certificate_type"))
@@ -129,12 +129,8 @@ def _update_certificate_context(context, user_certificate, platform_name):
         context['certificate_type_description'] = certificate_type_description
 
     # Translators: This text describes the purpose (and therefore, value) of a course certificate
-    # 'verifying your identity' refers to the process for establishing the authenticity of the student
     context['certificate_info_description'] = _("{platform_name} acknowledges achievements through certificates, which "
-                                                "are awarded for various activities {platform_name} students complete "
-                                                "under the <a href='{tos_url}'>{platform_name} Honor Code</a>.  Some "
-                                                "certificates require completing additional steps, such as "
-                                                "<a href='{verified_cert_url}'> verifying your identity</a>.").format(
+                                                "are awarded for course activities that {platform_name} students complete.").format(
         platform_name=platform_name,
         tos_url=context.get('company_tos_url'),
         verified_cert_url=context.get('company_verified_certificate_url'))
@@ -201,10 +197,7 @@ def _update_context_with_basic_info(context, course_id, platform_name, configura
     context['certificate_verify_urltext'] = _("Validate this certificate for yourself")
 
     # Translators:  This text describes (at a high level) the mission and charter the edX platform and organization
-    context['company_about_description'] = _("{platform_name} offers interactive online classes and MOOCs from the "
-                                             "world's best universities, including MIT, Harvard, Berkeley, University "
-                                             "of Texas, and many others.  {platform_name} is a non-profit online "
-                                             "initiative created by founding partners Harvard and MIT.").format(
+    context['company_about_description'] = _("{platform_name} offers interactive online classes and MOOCs.").format(
         platform_name=platform_name)
 
     context['company_about_title'] = _("About {platform_name}").format(platform_name=platform_name)
@@ -236,15 +229,13 @@ def _update_course_context(request, context, course, platform_name):
     if context['organization_long_name']:
         # Translators:  This text represents the description of course
         context['accomplishment_copy_course_description'] = _('a course of study offered by {partner_short_name}, '
-                                                              'an online learning initiative of {partner_long_name} '
-                                                              'through {platform_name}.').format(
+                                                              'an online learning initiative of {partner_long_name}.').format(
             partner_short_name=context['organization_short_name'],
             partner_long_name=context['organization_long_name'],
             platform_name=platform_name)
     else:
         # Translators:  This text represents the description of course
-        context['accomplishment_copy_course_description'] = _('a course of study offered by {partner_short_name}, '
-                                                              'through {platform_name}.').format(
+        context['accomplishment_copy_course_description'] = _('a course of study offered by {partner_short_name}.').format(
             partner_short_name=context['organization_short_name'],
             platform_name=platform_name)
 
@@ -266,7 +257,7 @@ def _update_social_context(request, context, course, user, user_certificate, pla
     context['twitter_share_enabled'] = share_settings.get('CERTIFICATE_TWITTER', False)
     context['twitter_share_text'] = share_settings.get(
         'CERTIFICATE_TWITTER_TEXT',
-        _("I completed a course on {platform_name}. Take a look at my certificate.").format(
+        _("I completed a course at {platform_name}. Take a look at my certificate.").format(
             platform_name=platform_name
         )
     )
@@ -312,13 +303,13 @@ def _update_context_with_user_info(context, user, user_certificate):
         user_name=user_fullname
     )
     # Translators: This line is displayed to a user who has completed a course and achieved a certification
-    context['accomplishment_banner_opening'] = _("{fullname}, you've earned a certificate!").format(
+    context['accomplishment_banner_opening'] = _("{fullname}, you earned a certificate!").format(
         fullname=user_fullname
     )
 
     # Translators: This line congratulates the user and instructs them to share their accomplishment on social networks
-    context['accomplishment_banner_congrats'] = _("Congratulations! This page summarizes all of the details of what "
-                                                  "you've accomplished. Show it off to family, friends, and colleagues "
+    context['accomplishment_banner_congrats'] = _("Congratulations! This page summarizes what "
+                                                  "you accomplished. Show it off to family, friends, and colleagues "
                                                   "in your social and professional networks.")
 
     # Translators: This line leads the reader to understand more about the certificate that a student has been awarded