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Plain English Writing
Start Date:Location:
 2010-01-05 7:00-10:00 pmTuesday PolyUBook this course
 
Price: $2800 Duration: 18 hours 
Overview
Plain English is the name of the style of writing that is:

- sophisticated yet simple
- easy to understand, use and apply

Plain English respects readers by holding their attention and delivering value. It does this by using language that:
- is clear and simple (but not simplistic)
- is appropriate to the audience
- is direct and personal
- favours language neutral in tone
- draws on common, everyday language
- is free of unnecessary pretension or embellishment
- relies heavily on uncomplicated sentence structures.

Plain English delivers transparency and authenticity.
Who is it for?
Everyone who needs to write English emails, letters, reports and other documents.
Intermediate / Executives
Industry: All
What will I learn?
Course Topics
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10% off for registrations by 31 October 2009
20% for 2 registrations and
30% for 3 or more registrations