Plain language essentials

Product code: AGL029-E10

Overview

Delivery method

Delivery method

Virtual classroom

Duration

Duration

2 h

Audience

Audience

Employees

 

Description

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Plain language is a cornerstone of accessibility. It’s the best and most effective way to write for modern audiences.

Join us for this interactive presentation on the essentials of plain language. By the end of the session, you’ll be able to

  • define plain language;
  • explain why it works;
  • understand how readers behave; 
  • structure your writing to meet readers’ needs;
  • use a handful of technical skills to make your writing clearer; and
  • evaluate the clarity of documents.

This event is part of the Administrative Event Series (AES).

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Date modified: 2024-09-03