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Plain English workshop presentation by Mark Morris
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Plain English at Work
– The art and science of effective writing –
Mark MorrisSpeechwriter at the Department of Health
Plain English at work
What is plain English? How to write in plain English How to test your work A quick exercise
Today we’ll ask…
“Communication that emphasises clarity, brevity, and the avoidance of technical language.”
Wikipedia
What is plain English?
Clarity of thought
What is plain English?
Clarity of language
What is plain English?
Clarity of language Short, active sentences
* 15-20 words
Short, simple words * ‘Buy’, not purchase
As little jargon as possible
What is plain English?
Clarity of language Short, active sentences
* 15-20 words
Short, simple words * ‘Buy’, not purchase
As little jargon as possible, BUT…
What is plain English?
NOT a totalban on technical language
What is plain English?
Writing for your reader
What is plain English?
What is plain English?
The mum test…
Writing for your reader
What is plain English?
Writing for your reader
20 second test
Achieving your objectives
What is plain English?
It’s not a “comms thing”
What is Plain English?
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Handouts: How to write in plain English 10 tips for editing How to write medical information in plain English
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