Top Tweets for #PLAINSHARE2016
Quoted in the @IABCToronto #plainshare2016 chat: https://t.co/po2FN1aXKN @keykate @wbsmith200 @alissaliotti @torcherama @wtigley
Was sad to have missed the #IABCTOchat for IPlainDay #plainshare2016, so I Storified it: https://t.co/po2FN1aXKN
How did YOU spend International Plain Language Day yesterday? Let's keep the festivities going! https://t.co/qoQ7fxnwpf #plainshare2016
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And a last one (for now!):
Be a detective. Notice comms that work, or fail. Try things and pay attention to results. Learn
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How to improve a doc (from Diane MacGregor):
1. Rethink (about audience, purpose)
2. Restructure
3. Reword
4. Redesign
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I love @LeslieO's "bite, snack, meal" idea.
Make it possible for the reader to get just a quick bite or more.
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Some fave tips:
Put the most important info at the beginning (don't hide it!)
Make the text easy to scan (to navigate).
Happy International #plainlanguage Day! Here are some tips from the experts via @tanyatrusler https://t.co/tlDbq2aYVD #plainshare2016
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Modern plain language/clear comm is multidisciplinary. Combines clear writing, usability, design, etc. for comms that work.
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Clear communication is a matter of mindset, techniques and process.
Mindset: focus on users, on their needs and priorities
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Our task:
Choose well the info, structure, style and design, so ppl can FIND the info they need, UNDERSTAND it, USE it.
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Make the readers' life easier.
Give them the info they need, in a way that makes sense to them.
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On this International Plain Language Day, a few thoughts and tips about creating comms and texts that meet users needs… (1)
It's International #PlainLanguage Day! Follow @IPLAINDAY #IPLAINDAY #PLAINSHARE2016 to celebrate & learn more.
Thanks @alissaliotti for sharing my 'how to block the 3 biggest crimes against #plainlanguage' post. #plainshare2016 https://t.co/07suhJb5O2
.@IABCyyc I know some of the Ts of these courses & they are amazing! Will be an excellent program https://t.co/kcxavXUvsp #plainshare2016
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