Choosing Words That Work: A Practical Plan for Plain
Track: Communication
Earn 1 CE Credit (Expires May 2024)
Learning Objectives
1. Recognize self-awareness when writing.
2. Choose words to convey ideas effectively and succinctly.
3. Explain how sentence construction can promote or diminish audience understanding.
4. Demonstrate “smart brevity” skills in the workplace.
Presenter(s)
David A. Kelly, M.Ed., Plain Language Consultant - Red Clay Consulting
Session summary: In order to communicate clearly, we must choose our words; plain language demands it. Take, for instance, this paragraph. Why would I start with “In order to” when “To,” alone, gets it done? Why would anyone? But how do we choose? This session answers that. From taming snarling sentences to unearthing unsung verbs, we’ll craft clarity for the masses. (#noreaderleftbehind) So, let’s talk about words — those that serve us, those that don’t … and how to tell the difference.