Tag Archive: Plain Writing Act of 2010

Oct
26

Essentials of Plain Language

Don't let fear of Plain Language scare you away fom Katherine Spivey's (photo) class on Halloween.

Do you dread writing? Do you look with horror on the prospect of writing content for websites, blogs, newsletters, articles, press releases, or email? Is your trash can a graveyard of dead drafts? Join me this Halloween to learn the magic that will dispel these writing fears! If your audience is the public—citizens or customers …

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Oct
15

Getting Started in Plain Language

Plain language in government is clear communication that the public can understand and use.

By guest blogger, Dr. Annetta L. Cheek, Board Chair for the Center for Plain Language. October 13 was International Plain Language Day, the anniversary of the President’s signing the Plain Writing Act in 2010. So now is a good time to start writing in a plainer, more direct style. Think about your readers—what do they really …

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Jul
31

Plain Language: Federal Agencies’ Report Card

The results are in–many of us need to brush up on our plain language. The Center for Plain Language recently evaluated 12 federal agencies and their ability to write in plain language as required by the 2010 Plain Writing Act. The good news is most agencies know the basics. The bad news is agencies need …

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