Writing in Plain Language - PMC Training.
Webinar with Frances Peck. This webinar introduces you to seven practical tips for how to write in plain language. After a quick look at what plain language is and how the reader fits in, we’ll discuss the importance of concrete terms, simple words, short sentences, and the ever-crucial verb.
Plain English and report writing open course Since the 1970s we have run our Plain English Course for all kinds of organisations, training their staff in the techniques and benefits of plain English. We have worked with a wide range of government departments, high street banks, building societies, manufacturing companies and local authorities.
Writing in Plain Language Plain language is information that readers can understand the first time they read it and use easily. The U.S. Government has embraced plain language, and government agencies are revising written materials and websites to comply with plain language standards.
The question is similar to question 2, but instead of identifying presentational devices, you will be identifying and comparing writing techniques. You therefore need to know what writing techniques to look for and why each of them is used. Different techniques will be used to appeal to different audiences or meet different purposes.
Writing and Testing Plain Language Purpose This tool presents the principles of plain language writing and how to test the grade level at which text is written. Consumers have a better chance of understanding health and scientific content if it’s written in plain language.
We are committed to writing all documents using plain language principles as appropriate. This includes not only those public documents required by the Plain Writing Act of 2010, but our internal documents. By using plain language, we will achieve two objectives.
Plain language (also called Plain English) is communication your audience can understand the first time they read or hear it. Plain language is defined by results—it is easy to read, understand, and use. Written material is in plain language if your audience can: Find what they need; Understand what they find; and.