When is International Plain Language Day?
Friday October 13thThe 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..
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