Writing in Plain Language

Write emails and documents that are read, understood, and acted on

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What You Will Learn!

Define plain language and describe why you should want to write in plain language
Describe your reader’s needs, taking into account state-specific literacy
Organize your content in a way that makes it most likely to be read, understood, and acted on
Write shorter sentences and paragraphs to serve your reader’s needs
Choose your words wisely for both readability, consistency, and relevance to your audience
Format your content appropriately to emphasize important points
Use bulleted lists the right way

Description

Write emails and documents that are easily read and understood

We are overwhelmed with information today—in both our personal and business lives. When writing, it’s often better to get straight to the point. It’s important to maintain your professionalism and choose words that don’t waste your reader’s time. This course teaches you how to use plain language to get your point across while also addressing your reader’s needs.

What do they really need to know? What do you want them to do? We’ll teach you how to think about your reader’s purpose and write for them, so they get the message and your writing does its job.

Professional writer and editor Rebecca Schwartz will explain the benefits of using plain language that will meet the needs of your audience, and how to organize content to meet those needs. You’ll also learn how to choose the right words, and what tools are available to help you. You’ll even learn formatting techniques to help your readers identify important points.

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