Plain language

Synonyms:
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 to ensure your document contains a clear expression, a structure that is effective and a document design that suits the context and purpose.

Resources

  • 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 for writing in plain English.  

    Excerpt

    "The guide looks at the main ways to make writing clearer.

Sources

Plain English Foundation. (2012). Plain english foundation. Retrieved from https://www.plainenglishfoundation.com/

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