Plain language course

This course is for anyone who writes for the B.C. government. Learn how to use plain language to make your writing clear and accessible.

Before you start

Course audience

This self-directed course is for people who write anything for the B.C. government—from engineering reports to emails, news releases to websites.

Time required

You’ll need about two hours to complete the content and exercises.

Supplemental resources, including videos and articles will take additional time.

Course credit

This course is self-directed and doesn’t offer credits.

Course outline

• Why should I care about plain language?
• What is plain language?
• How do I write in plain language?
  • Plain Language: Audience & Purpose
  • Plain Language: Structure
  • Plain Language: Design
  • Plain Language: Expression
  • Plain Language: Evaluation
• Plain Language course summary
• Plain Language exercises

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