Plain language: structure
How to organize your writing
- Start with a mental or written overview of the key topics
- Think about your audience - does your list of topics match the topics they will care about and will want to read?
- Arrange the topics in order so it is easy to follow and understand
- Put the most important information first
- Remove redundant or unnecessary sections
Follow established standards
Think about the type of information you are sharing. Is there a template you can use? Here are some common structures for presenting information:
- Chronological (timeline)
- Sequential (step 1, 2, 3...)
- Geographical
- Hierarchical
Exercise Four: A Structured Overview
