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Essentials of Plain Language

Video, Web Resource - October 31, 2012

URL: http://www.howto.gov/training/classes/essentials-plain-language

Author/Editors: Katherine Spivey

Organization: DigitalGov University

Summary:

This seminar provides an update on plain writing principles and the Plain Writing Act of 2010, beneficial tools to help your agency comply with the Plain Writing Act, and what techniques to use. If you write for external audiences (customers, citizens, the public) or if you write press releases, emails, articles, blogs, websites, newsletters, etc.—this seminar is for you.

Tags:

Content Strategy, Government-specific, Social Media, Training