Writing in Plain Language
Offered By: LinkedIn Learning
Course Description
Overview
Learn to write in plain language and help your readers understand and act on your documents and content.
Syllabus
Introduction
- Why write in plain language?
- What is plain language?
- Anticipate your readers' questions
- Write so your readers know what to do
- Begin with your main point
- Use headings to highlight your message
- Use bulleted lists to support your message
- Use tables to simplify complex content
- Address your reader directly
- Break outdated writing rules
- Write in active voice
- Write brief, clear sentences
- Avoid jargon and abbreviations
- Avoid noun strings and smothered verbs
- Continue writing plainly
Taught by
Leslie O'Flahavan
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