From the course: Writing in Plain English (2016)

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Incorporate easy-to-read design features

Incorporate easy-to-read design features

From the course: Writing in Plain English (2016)

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Incorporate easy-to-read design features

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- I've evaluated my words, the sentence structure, the voice, now my reader understands my message. It's in Plain English, right? Maybe, but maybe not. How inviting, how easy does it look to read? I feel safe in predicting that most of us, given a choice, would read the second version of these two examples. Why? Because it looks and is easier to read. Here's the paragraph that we examined in the read-a-loud lesson. Let's continue analyzing how it can be improved. Here's Version Two. Are you interested in additional money and volunteers to support for Cars for Hope car share program? Your goals for Cars for Hope are worthwhile, and we hope to partner with you to expand the program. Answers to the following questions will help us determine how to provide the strongest support for Cars for Hope. One. What aspects of your program need the most funding? Two. How much funding would be necessary to totally fund those programs? Three. What volunteer opportunities will be available this…

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