Category Archives: Plain Language

plainlanguage.gov: This site explores the plain language movement and offers examples, tips and tools including guidelines, a word suggestion list, before and after comparisons, and more. The Center for Plain Language: This site provides information, guidelines and tips on communicating … Continue reading →

Transcend discusses how aesthetic tools should be employed in order to maximize your work’s readability. Of the materials offered in this section, this is most most visually oriented.

This article offers a short history of literacy studies in the U.S. and a short history of research in readability and the readability formulas. These histories help the reader to understand why some readability techniques are more popular or effective … Continue reading →

A website by Legal Assistance of Western New York (LawNY) that includes a collections of legal aid-focused plain language documents, online tools and other plain language resources. WriteClearly’s library The Online Plain Language Gadget Plain Language Glossary Plain Language Collection

This handbook gives you the tools to write or edit your documents in plain language and aesthetic simplicity. The handbook provides comprehensive and nuanced instruction while also serving as a complete example of simple, effective information presentation. Specifics tips are … Continue reading →

Jeff Hogue offers various techniques to ensure effective presentation of information. Hogue’s stepwise lessons cover topics such as aesthetic tools, plainness of language, awareness of one’s audience, and much more. Students are encouraged to peruse the contents listed on the … Continue reading →