I feel strongly about the importance of “plain language.”
https://www.plainlanguage.gov/about/definitions/
Plain language (also called plain writing or plain English) is communication your audience can understand the first time they read or hear it.
The Plain Writing Act of 2010 defines plain language as:
Writing that is clear, concise, well-organized, and follows other best practices appropriate to the subject or field and intended audience.
Language that is plain to one set of readers may not be plain to others. Material is in plain language if your audience can:
There are many techniques that can help you achieve this goal. Among the most common are:
We’ve developed templates, checklists, and in-depth writing guidelines to help you develop communications in plain language.
Why I care about it
Efficiency
Studies that show how it saves time
Democracy
Accountability, transparency