Plain Language
9 February 2012 - Plain Language
Perhaps you don’t need your contract anymore? Perhaps you simply can’t afford it. The good news is that you can cancel the contract, says Amanda ...
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In other words’ (unofficial) guide to writing in plain language (part 2)
21 October 2011 - Plain LanguageAs promised, Caryn Gootkin finishes her guide to writing in plain language, going into more detail about specific parts of speech. Last week I ...
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The plain language winner – and Linnegar’s take on texts
21 October 2011 - Plain LanguageJohn Linnegar of McGillivrayLinnegarAssociates chose the winning entry of TheMediaOnline’s Plain Language competition. SONIA MATHER will join him on one of the courses he runs ...
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International Plain Language Day and the missing challenge
13 October 2011 - Plain LanguageTo mark the first International Plain Language Day The Media Online and In other words’ Caryn Gootkin have put together this plain language special feature ...
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In other words’ (unofficial) guide to writing in plain language
13 October 2011 - Plain LanguageThe long walk to plainness: In a way, each column I have written for The Media Online since March has brought me a step closer ...
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Plain Language, then and now
13 October 2011 - Plain LanguageCanadian Cheryl Stephens is one of the stalwarts of the plain language movement and co-founder of International Plain Language Day. She shares her experiences with ...
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What every plain-language writer needs to know about plain-language law in SA
13 October 2011 - Plain LanguageWith plain language having become law in South Africa, it’s important that businesses and plain-language practitioners understand what the various Acts have to say about ...
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Plain Language Resources 101 (a work in progress)
13 October 2011 - Plain LanguageHere is a list of a few plain language people, organisations and links you should know about, in a sort of alphabetical order. I will ...
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The lighter side of grammar and punctuation
13 October 2011 - Plain LanguageSome grammar rules were drummed into our heads at school so thoroughly that many of us still cling to them, despite the fact that they ...
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Get organised in three easy steps
13 October 2011 - Plain LanguageTheMediaOnline asked Tracy Foulkes, productivity specialist, motivational speaker and owner of premier professional organising company Get Organised, for some tips on how to organise any ...
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