This Web site contains many resources to help
writers achieve the goal of plain language at NIH.
Some points to remember:
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Answer
your reader's questions |
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Use
language appropriate for your reader |
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Include
only necessary details |
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Use
the active voice |
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Use
personal pronouns such as "we" and "you" |
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Use
short sentences and paragraphs |
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Use
tables, lists, and other easy-to-understand design
features. |
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