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April 9, 2004 by Dane Carlson | 0 Comments

I’m a proponent of clear and simple business writing. The Plain English Campaign has developed a helpful guide to make your writing more easily undersood:

Almost anything – from leaflets and letters to legal documents – can be written in plain English without being patronising or over-simple.

• Keep your sentences short
• Prefer active verbs
• Use ‘you’ and ‘we’
• Choose words appropriate for the reader
• Don’t be afraid to give instructions
• Avoid nominalisations
• Use positive language
• Use lists where appropriate

via Rodent Regatta and Meryl’s Notes.

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