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A Plain Language Checklist<\/h2>\n
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  1. Identify your audience<\/li>\n \t
  2. Define your purpose<\/li>\n \t
  3. Determine the best way to organize your document for your audience<\/li>\n \t
  4. Establish the appropriate tone for your audience<\/li>\n \t
  5. Avoid long sentences and paragraphs<\/li>\n \t
  6. Use simple, straightforward words<\/li>\n \t
  7. Use lists<\/li>\n \t
  8. Explain technical terms<\/li>\n \t
  9. Consider the design (type size, use of white space, helpful graphics)<\/li>\n \t
  10. Test the document (use readability tests and ask readers to review it)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","rendered":"

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    A Plain Language Checklist<\/h2>\n
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    3. Determine the best way to organize your document for your audience<\/li>\n
    4. Establish the appropriate tone for your audience<\/li>\n
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