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Plain English
This resource looks at writing plain English. It is aimed specifically at people working in local government. Whether you are a recently elected councillor trying to get to grips with new terminology, or a council officer writing information for the public, this guide is for you. It offers:
- a guide to understanding the importance of plain English
- tests to gauge your plain English ability
- a crash course in the plain English basics to improve your writing
- features and case studies on developing plain English personally and in your organisation
This resource was developed in partnership with Daniel Harris Associates.
If you have any feedback, please email the IDeA Knowledge web team: webmaster@idea.gov.uk.
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