What’s in the PRISM Readability Toolkit


Contents

  • Health literacy and readability in the research context
  • Principles of plain language
  • Using readability formulas
  • Quick reference guide
  • Editing checklist
  • Template language
  • Resources for consent forms
  • Resources for HIPAA forms


Some modules may work better in your specific setting than others.

To save or print a PDF of selected modules, click on the “Resources” tab
on the main toolbar.



Appendices

  • Checking readability in Microsoft Word™
  • Alternative wording suggestions
  • Examples of improved readability
  • Examples of improved formatting
  • Links to other resources