International Plain Language Day
The use of concise and simple language on October 13, International Plain Language Day, promotes the use of clear and concise information. It's also a day to remind people of the importance of plain language.
Have you ever read a paper, blog post, or another form of written communication? Did you have trouble understanding what you were reading? If so, it may be because the text was not written in clear and simple terms. The use of plain language should be welcomed by all businesses, organizations, and governments. Why? Why? Just take a look at the average reading level of the general population. The average person reads in the United States from 7th to 8th grade levels. Only 22% of the population reads at a high literacy rate on a global basis. tvr.
The top literacy scores in Japan, Finland, Netherlands, Australia, and Sweden are among the countries with the highest literacy rates. The United States currently ranks 17th in the world's top 20th. This ranking places the United States below average for literacy in this category. To effectively communicate with the majority of the world's population, plain language is required, as you can see..
- Here are some benefits of using plain language. Here are some benefits of using plain words
- Reduces mistakes
- Gets word out in the fastest time possible. Gets word out in the fastest time possible
- Decreases stress and anxiety for readers, which has increased stress and anxiety
- More people are aware of the message. More people are aware of the message
- The likelihood of being misunderstood has been minimized
Those who use plain language when writing should always write for their reader rather than themselves. Using pronouns, writing in an active voice, shortening sentences, and using everyday words will all make the text easier to comprehend.
How to celebrate #plainlanguageday.
This day, businesses, organizations, and anyone that needs to connect with the public are encouraged to celebrate this day. Writing competitions, plain language instruction sessions, luncheons, and exhibitions of plain language work are all present around the world.
To participate:
- Take a writing course
- Ask others how well they know it. Write a paragraph or essay and ask others how well they know it
- Learn more about the benefits of using plain language
- Commitment to reading and writing every day
With the hashtag #PlainLanguageDay or #IPLD, share this day with a simple tweet with #PlainLanguageDay or #IPLD.
History of the international plain language day has dominated the event
International Plain Language Day is being celebrated by two plain language specialists. Two plain language experts are credited for the inception of International Plain Language Day. In the early 1990s, Cheryl Stephens and Kate Harrison Whiteside first introduced the international plain language network in the early 1990s. On October 13, 2011, the first International Plain Language Day was held in the United States, marking the adoption of the Plain Writing Act in 2010.
