This interactive program teaches the principles of plain language and how to bring a document to life. Using the fundamentals of successful writing, you will dramatically increase your ability to create crisp, clear, and effective business writing.
Learning Objectives »
- Learn how to identify and write for your audience
- Use plain language in any type of document
- Apply preferred methods to organize content
- Write clear and concise documents
- Apply grammar and usage rules to ensure accuracy
- Write web content, if applicable, in plain language
Course Agenda
Understanding Plain Language
- Why is it Important?
- How Things Have Evolved
- Striving to Be Succinct
Writing to Your Audience
- Identifying Your Target
- Personalizing to the Audience
- Targeting Multiple Audiences
Clear Organization
- Headings
- Organization Methods
Clarity
- Active Voice
- Plain Words
- Keeping it Short and Simple
- Plain Sentences
- Plain Paragraphs
- Clarity Aids
Accuracy
- Plain Grammar
- Word Usage
- Writing Numbers
Technology
- Things to Consider
- Web Writing in Plain Language
- Testing the Effectiveness
