Plain Language

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Plain English

Plain English is a clear and concise writing style that ensures accessibility to the information for all stakeholders. The key to writing in plain English is ensure your document contains clear expression, a structure that is effective and a document design that suits the context and purpose.

Resources

Guides and Examples

The Plain English Foundation: This website from the Plain English Foundation provides a variety of guides, tips and examples that demonstrate the use of plain English in writing.
How to Write in Plain English: This guide from the UK based Plain English Campaign, provides an Introduction and tips to writing in plain English.

Sources

Plain English Foundation. (2012). Plain english foundation. Retrieved fromhttp ://plainenglishfoundation.com/

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