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Plain Language
Plain Language http://www.plainlanguage.gov/
- Defines plain language
- Lists benefits of using plain language and provides comparison examples
- Tools such as dictionaries and thesauruses
- Tips for how to incorporate plain language are available
- Additional resources are listed
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Plain Language Word List http://www.plainlanguage.gov/howto/wordsuggestions/simplewords.cfm
- Part of the "how to" from the above plain language resource
- Provides a listing of words and phrases with suggestions for substitutions to make materials more comprehensible.
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Plain Language - Before and After Comparisons http://www.plainlanguage.gov/examples/before_after/index.cfm
- Provides examples to see the effect of using plain language
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Center for Plain Language http://www.centerforplainlanguage.org/
- Defines plain language
- Offers resources on getting the process started or even finding someone to assist in this process
- The home page is packed with articles that are helpful
- There are good resources here.
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Guidelines for creating Plain Language Materials http://www.centerforplainlanguage.org/aboutpl/guidelines.html
- Provides a list of guidelines with examples
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Health Literacy Special Collection - Plain Language http://www.healthliteracy.worlded.org/plainlanguage.htm
- Provides links to additonal resources about plain language
- Last updated: June 1, 2009