Wednesday, June 03, 2009

Reading for STC members only (not me however)

If you are a member of STC, take a look at this month's Intercom online
Writing Questions That Are Easy to Answer 
By: Caroline Jarrett, Associate Fellow
Have you ever found it difficult to fill out a seemingly simple form? Jarrett explains how to create questions that are easy to understand and accessible by all, focusing on details, the difference between prompts and fully formed questions, questions that need more explanation, and other aspects.
Making Content Understandable: Inherent Usability in Plain Language 
By: Thom Haller
Using an example from his personal life, Haller shows how government writing should be simplified to ensure that a reader can understand government documents. He also discusses the importance of passing the Brayley Bill, the plain language bill.

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