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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> | ||
| − | + | Elements of plain writing include: | |
| + | • Shorter paragraphs and sentences | ||
| + | • Active rather than passive voice | ||
| + | • Avoidance of jargon | ||
| + | * Avoidance of acronyms | ||
| + | * Use of headers and tables | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
{{reflist}} | {{reflist}} | ||
[[category:writing]] | [[category:writing]] | ||
Revision as of 01:44, June 13, 2024
Plain Writing Act of 2010 requires that clear communications by federal agencies to the public: "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."[1]
Elements of plain writing include: • Shorter paragraphs and sentences • Active rather than passive voice • Avoidance of jargon
- Avoidance of acronyms
- Use of headers and tables