What is Plain Language?

Plain language is easy to read and to understand. It is so clear; the reader can take in the writer's exact message in one reading. What is clear, or what is plain to your reader, varies by intended audience. Plain language is not a style, it is a process. Clear writing, effective organization and inviting presentation are all keys to creating readable informative documents.

Why is Plain Language Important?

• Many studies have shown that plain language affects your bottom line—you can save time, personnel resources, and money.
• Plain language gets your message across in the shortest time possible, and you spend less time explaining misunderstandings.
• More people are able to understand your message and follow instructions correctly.

Services We Offer:

We can work with you to:

• Provide editing services for your existing or planned internal and external communication materials.
• Train your staff how to assess current materials using evidence-based criteria.
• Train your staff in how to create plain language communications.

For most of us, good writing doesn't come naturally; it's a skill we need to learn. However, you can learn to write well using plain language principles.

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