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Plain Language
Government gobbledygook! That’s what most citizens say when they see government policies and legislation. Speaking of legislation, the Plain Language Act actually mandates that government agencies write more clearly. So how do you do that well? Learn how in this course.
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Plain Language Overview
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Plain Language Lesson 1: What is Plain Language?
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Plain Language Lesson 2: What are Plain Language Techniques?
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Plain Language Lesson 3: What Governs Plain Language?
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Plain Language Lesson 4: How Do I Apply Plain Language Techniques?
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Plain Language Lesson 5: Keeping Things Short
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Plain Language Lesson 6: Your Reader is a Person!
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Plain Language Lesson 7: Don't Sound So Bureaucratic!
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Plain Language Lesson 8: Action Items and Resources
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