Write For Your Reader The Northwest Territories Literacy Council
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A Plain Language Handbook


Read your document out loud.

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You can tell a lot about a document if you read it out loud. For example, does it flow well?
 
Ask a co-worker to read your document.
 
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 We often miss things in a document we’re familiar with.
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 You might have a co-worker who is skilled in plain language.
 
Use computer checks for spelling and grammar.
 
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 Computer grammar checks can help you find passive sentences.
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 Computer grammar checks have some ability to estimate grade reading level.


   
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