Category: Assignment #3

For question #2, explain how your new post successfully addresses the three main objectives of Plain English writing as discussed in class. Provide a detailed breakdown of each objective. (9 Marks) To begin, I made sure that my introduction post was written shorter and more concisely conveyed information than my last post. To do this,…

For question #2, what did you do differently from the original post? Please outline, explain and justify what you changed & why. Essentially, what did you learn from this new topic and what did you change and why. (8 Marks) Between my original and reworked business introduction post, the main difference was in the length…

b. What was the most challenging aspect of applying the F-Pattern and Plain English writing principles? How did you overcome it? (5 Marks) The F-patten encourages writers to position and space out their content to match the pattern. I felt that the F-pattern made it difficult to boil certain ideas down to 1 or 2…

Describe one specific technique you used to improve readability in your revised version and explain why it is effective. (4 Marks) In rewriting my business introduction, I wanted to make my messaging more concise and shorter in length, therefore making it easier to read (Briscoe, Plain Language Writing (W25).pdf, Slide 39 & 53). To accomplish…

In a previous assignment, you wrote an introduction article in the “F” pattern. Based on what we discussed in class and based on the feedback provided in class, write a new introductory “content” incorporating “plain English writing for the web” in the “F” pattern including visuals. You are to include your “revised version” (if the…

What is plain language writing for the web and in detail and in your own words, why is it important? (4 Marks) Plain English writing is important for the web because it’s the best way to reduce your written content down to its simplest points, which then makes it more accessible to more of an…

What makes plain English writing different? (4 Marks) Plain English writing, although somewhat simple to define, doesn’t have set guidelines and criteria. Plain English writing requires the writer to have an understanding of the audience they’re looking to target, then match the tone and wording of their message to best suit that audience. However, Plain…

How would you explain to someone what “Plain English writing” is? (4 Marks) Plain English writing is a writing composition style that “helps readers quickly and easily understand your message” (Briscoe, Plain Language Writing (W25).pdf, Slide 6). Writing in Plain English can be as simple as avoiding the use of acronyms or abbreviations, which would…