Many of us can probably recite the definition of plain language by heart: “A communication is in plain language if its wording, structure, and design are so clear that the intended audience can easily find what they need, understand what they find, and use that information.” This definition shows that plain language is so much more than the language we use, yet many discussions focus only on the words.
So, the next issue of PLAIN’s e-journal will focus on structure and design.
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