SECTION 3 - INTRODUCTION TO PLAIN LANGUAGE
What plain language is not
Plain language is . . .
not dumbing it down.
- Succinct—but not the same as “See spot run.”
- It’s using clear, meaningful messages that "land right."
not offensive to well-educated people.
- People of all education levels prefer concise information.
- We all appreciate clarity when outside our area of expertise.
not impossible.
- Successful initiatives in law, health care, finance, the federal
government, and several states, including Washington.
(Click image for Washington State's "Plain Talk" website.)
