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"The purpose of this Act is to improve the effectiveness and accountability of Federal agencies to the public by promoting clear Government communication that the public can understand and use."<ref>https://www.govinfo.gov/link/plaw/111/public/274</ref>
 
"The purpose of this Act is to improve the effectiveness and accountability of Federal agencies to the public by promoting clear Government communication that the public can understand and use."<ref>https://www.govinfo.gov/link/plaw/111/public/274</ref>
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Elements of plain writing include:
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• Shorter paragraphs and sentences
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• Active rather than passive voice
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• Avoidance of jargon
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* Avoidance of acronyms
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* Use of headers and tables
 
== References ==
 
== References ==
 
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