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.
Our editorial rates are based on the size and complexity of the document.
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for a free estimate of your project.
Member Plain Language Association International
Organizations that have utilized the Literacy Alliance for Plain Language Assistance
- FEMA
- Louisiana Road Home Program
- City of New Orleans Code Enforcement Department
- Greater New Orleans Fair Housing Action Center
- New Orleans Redevelopment Authority - Lot Next Door Program
- New Orleans Guide to Public Schools
- Louisiana Public Affairs Research Council
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