Plain Language Please

Author : Joseph Kimble
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2023
Category : Government report writing
ISBN : 1531024548

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Writing for Dollars, Writing to Please by Joseph Kimble Pdf

Writing for Dollars, Writing to Please seeks to change public and legal writing--by making the ultimate case for plain language. The book gathers a large body of evidence for two related truths: using plain language can save businesses and government agencies a ton of money, and plain language serves and satisfies readers in every possible way. It also debunks the ten biggest myths about plain writing and looks back on 50 highlights in plain-language history. The first edition was described by reviewers as "powerful," "compelling," "inspiring," and "astounding." This second edition has been updated and expanded throughout. Professor Joseph Kimble is a leading international expert on this subject. Here is the book that sums up his important work, with a message that is vital to every government writer, business writer, and attorney.

Author : Janet C. Arrowood
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2016-07-22
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781475824773

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Plain Language, Please by Janet C. Arrowood Pdf

Writing in plain language is not something they teach in you school. But it is an art and a science, and you can learn how to do it and apply it—how to write for results. This book provides a step-by-step, example-filled guide to the critical aspects of writing in plain English—plain language—the type of writing people understand and to which they respond favorably. Not many people refuse to read a newspaper because it is “too easy,” but lots of people avoid technical publications and barbecue grill instructions because they are “too hard” or unintelligible. Good writers are made, not born. The examples and information in this book will guide you along the process of becoming one of those “good” writers…and you may even find yourself looking forward to your next writing project.

Author : Canada. National Literacy Secretariat,NGL Consulting Ltd
Publisher : National Literacy Secretariat
Page : 55 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Authorship
ISBN : 066014185X

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Plain Language, Clear and Simple by Canada. National Literacy Secretariat,NGL Consulting Ltd Pdf

Presents a hands-on guide to plain language writing for government employees. The goal is to provide effective service by telling people what they need or want to know using language that is easily understood and information that is organized in a clear and logical way.

Author : George Orwell
Publisher : Renard Press Ltd
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2021-01-01
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781913724306

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Politics and the English Language by George Orwell Pdf

George Orwell set out ‘to make political writing into an art’, and to a wide extent this aim shaped the future of English literature – his descriptions of authoritarian regimes helped to form a new vocabulary that is fundamental to understanding totalitarianism. While 1984 and Animal Farm are amongst the most popular classic novels in the English language, this new series of Orwell’s essays seeks to bring a wider selection of his writing on politics and literature to a new readership. In Politics and the English Language, the second in the Orwell’s Essays series, Orwell takes aim at the language used in politics, which, he says, ‘is designed to make lies sound truthful and murder respectable, and to give an appearance of solidity to pure wind’. In an age where the language used in politics is constantly under the microscope, Orwell’s Politics and the English Language is just as relevant today, and gives the reader a vital understanding of the tactics at play. 'A writer who can – and must – be rediscovered with every age.' — Irish Times

Author : Russell Willerton
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2015-05-22
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781317752097

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Plain Language and Ethical Action by Russell Willerton Pdf

Plain Language and Ethical Action examines and evaluates principles and practices of plain language that technical content producers can apply to meet their audiences’ needs in an ethical way. Applying the BUROC framework (Bureaucratic, Unfamiliar, Rights-Oriented, and Critical) to identify situations in which audiences will benefit from plain language, this work offers in-depth profiles show how six organizations produce effective plain-language content. The profiles show plain-language projects done by organizations ranging from grassroots volunteers on a shoe-string budget, to small nonprofits, to consultants completing significant federal contacts. End-of-chapter questions and exercises provide tools for students and practitioners to reflect on and apply insights from the book. Reflecting global commitments to plain language, this volume includes a case study of a European group based in Sweden along with results from interviews with plain-language experts around the world, including Canada, England, South Africa. Portugal, Australia, and New Zealand. This work is intended for use in courses in information design, technical and professional communication, health communication, and other areas producing plain language communication. It is also a crucial resource for practitioners developing plain-language technical content and content strategists in a variety of fields, including health literacy, technical communication, and information design.

Author : Sir Ernest Arthur Gowers
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1973
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:63371235

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The Complete Plain Words by Sir Ernest Arthur Gowers Pdf

Author : Natalia V. Parker
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2020-06-24
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9781000048681

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Russian in Plain English by Natalia V. Parker Pdf

Russian in Plain English enables complete beginners to acquire the skill of reading words written in Cyrillic independently, with no English transcription or imitated pronunciation, within a short period of time. This book introduces the Cyrillic alphabet gradually, feeding in the letters and their various pronunciation aspects one by one over its ten units, thus building a complete picture of the Russian sound and writing systems. It also highlights the interrelationship of the two systems and helps learners to see the logic behind the use of the Cyrillic alphabet. In addition, the book teaches learners to produce Russian word stress on a marked syllable, contributing to stress acquisition. Furthermore, the book explains the basic grammatical features of Russian words and the rules of how to put them into sentences, enabling learners to start saying things in Russian from Unit 1. It employs some findings of research in language processing, helping learners to start building their speaking and reading skills. This book is an essential guide for all beginners, including students and independent learners.

Author : Joseph Kimble
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Law
ISBN : STANFORD:36105064102630

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Lifting the Fog of Legalese by Joseph Kimble Pdf

"Professor Joseph Kimble, a leading expert on plain language, has collected in this one book many of his published essays. They will interest and inform judges, lawyers, law students, legal scholars, and anyone else who engages in legal writing."--BOOK JACKET.

Author : Karen Robson,David Pevalin
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 166 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2015-11-02
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781473934306

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Multilevel Modeling in Plain Language by Karen Robson,David Pevalin Pdf

Have you been told you need to do multilevel modeling, but you can′t get past the forest of equations? Do you need the techniques explained with words and practical examples so they make sense? Help is here! This book unpacks these statistical techniques in easy-to-understand language with fully annotated examples using the statistical software Stata. The techniques are explained without reliance on equations and algebra so that new users will understand when to use these approaches and how they are really just special applications of ordinary regression. Using real life data, the authors show you how to model random intercept models and random coefficient models for cross-sectional data in a way that makes sense and can be retained and repeated. This book is the perfect answer for anyone who needs a clear, accessible introduction to multilevel modeling.

Author : Gregory Cowan,Elisabeth McPherson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 442 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 1969
Category : English language
ISBN : IND:30000120157049

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Plain English Please by Gregory Cowan,Elisabeth McPherson Pdf

Author : Natalie Macris
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 89 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2020-06-16
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781351177702

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Planning in Plain English by Natalie Macris Pdf

In this volume, the author draws from more than a decade of editing experience to explain how to craft clear, understandable, and highly readable planning documents. The author suggests ways to overcome planners' most common writing foibles: acronymns, jargon, and overuse of the passive voice. And the author provides handy lists to transform mushy nouns into powerful verbs, pare down bloated sentences, and translate ""bureaucratese"" into everyday language. The author even includes practice exercises designed to help you recognize and overcome bad writing habits. But even the best writing skills won't help if your document is organized poorly and aimed at the wrong audience.The author also explains why it's essential to know who your readers are before you start writing and how to organize your work so that it will be easy to understand and use."

Author : Mary Ann Abrams,Benard P. Dreyer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 1581102658

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Plain Language Pediatrics by Mary Ann Abrams,Benard P. Dreyer Pdf

Nearly half of all US adults have difficulty understanding and using health information. Patients with limited health literacy have less knowledge of disease management and health-promoting behaviors, report poorer health status, and are less likely to use preventive services. Many of the parents of the children you care for likely have limited health literacy and all of them can benefit from a plain language approach to communication. Plain Language Pediatrics combines health literacy and plain language principles to present information in a way that makes it as easy as possible for everyone to understand, and applies these principles to a variety of ambulatory acute, chronic, and preventive conditions. Common pediatric topics such as asthma, ADHD, ear infections, and medical dosing are addressed in detail. This robust resource is divided into 2 parts. Part I explores limited health literacy, including the scope of the problem, how it affects children in particular, and how health care providers can address and overcome health literacy issues with patients and their caregivers. At the heart of Part II in Plain Language Pediatrics is a new series of 25 reproducible* patient education handouts in both English and Spanish that feature Need-to-know information up front Fewer health care terms and jargon Practical pronunciation guides Low reading levels User-friendly layouts Simple, purposeful illustrations Specific topics include: ADHD--What Is ADHD? ADHD--What to Do for ADHD Asthma Asthma Triggers Bedwetting Bronchiolitis--RSV, Bronchiolitis, and Your Baby Calcium ...

Author : Michele M. Asprey
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 330 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Law
ISBN : 1862874646

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Plain Language for Lawyers by Michele M. Asprey Pdf

Seven years have passed since the publication of the 2nd edition of Plain Language for Lawyers. In that time plain language has taken off in leaps and bounds. Michele M Asprey has comprehensively revised and updated Plain Language for Lawyers for this 3rd edition. The book now covers the significant developments in plain language and the law since 1996. There are 2 new chapters, one on writing email and writing for the internet, and the other on designing documents intended to be read on the computer screen. Chapter 3 (Why plain language?) has been expanded and divided into 2 chapters: Chapter 3 - Why plain language? And Chapter 4 - Plain language around the world, reflecting the many developments in plain language on the international scene

Author : Martin Cutts
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : English language
ISBN : 0199233454

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Oxford Guide to Plain English by Martin Cutts Pdf

Plain English is an essential tool for effective communication. Information transmitted in letters, documents, reports, contracts, and forms is clearer and more understandable when presented in straightforward terms. The Oxford Guide to Plain English provides authoritative guidance on how towrite plain English using easy-to-follow guidelines which cover straightforward language, sentence length, active and passive verbs, punctuation, grammar, planning, and good organization.This handy guide will be invaluable to writers of all levels. It provides essential guidelines that will allow readers to develop their writing style, grammar, and punctuation. The book also offers help in understanding official jargon and legalese giving the plain English alternatives.This guide gives hundreds of real examples and shows 'before and after' versions of texts of different kinds which will help readers to look critically at their own writing. Helpfully organized into 21 short chapters, each covering a different aspect of writing. Clearly laid out, and easy to use,the Oxford Guide to Plain English is the best guide to writing clear and helpful documents.

Author : MICHELE M. ASPREY
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2022
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9350350963

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PLAIN LANGUAGE FOR LAWYERS. by MICHELE M. ASPREY Pdf