Lesson 1 - Writing clearly - rules
Keep Sentences Short and Direct
2 min
Use Familiar, Everyday Words
1 min
Avoid Double Negatives and Ambiguity
1 min
Use Active Voice Whenever Possible
2 min
Define Technical Terms When Needed
1 min
Structure ideas logically (one idea per sentence)
1 min
Think from the reader’s side
1 min
Use helpful examples and analogies
1 min
Quick-fix checklist for revising your text
4 min
Writing activity: simplify a paragraph
4 min
Lesson 2 - Making documents easier to navigate (from a visual point of view)
Use clear and meaningful headings
1 min
Break up content with bullet points and spacing
1 min
Choose readable fonts and sizes
2 min
Use visuals (icons, diagrams) to aid comprehension
2 min
Make documents screen-reader-friendly
2 min
Contrast, layout, and visual accessibility
2 min
Avoid clutter: less is more
1 min
Accessible design for mobile and web
1 min
Multilingual plain language strategies
2 min
10 golden rules for document design
3 min
Lesson 3 - Adapting existing content (from a technical point of view)
Adapting Content: How to Spot Confusing Material
3 min
Step-by-step: Rewriting in Plain Language
2 min
Using Reference Checklists and Guidelines
2 min
Testing Materials with Real Users
2 min
Working Collaboratively – Writers and Designers
2 min
Using AI to support rewriting and simplification and to identify difficulties
2 min
Base text: an overly complex email about safety rules
2 min
Adapting for a training session, a tourist leaflet, and a workplace guide
3 min
Compare and reflect: what changes for each context and why?
4 min
Interactive practice: adapt a real-world example
5 min
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Quick-fix checklist for revising your text
Temps de lecture : 4 min