Browse by subject "Plain/Clear Communication"
1. Addictions in the Home (2012)
An information brochure for adults with low English literacy
Series: Easy Reading brochures – Vecova
Authors: Vecova Centre for Disability Services and Research (Vecova)
Collection: Learning Materials
This is one of a series of easy-to-read booklets prepared by Vecova Centre for Disability Services and Research (Vecova), an agency that helps people with disabilities as well as the community at large.
This booklet is aimed at a disabled person whose helper may be addicted to alcohol, drugs or gambling. The authors describe the signs of addiction; how the helper’s addiction affects the disabled person; and where to go for help.
In addition to using plain language throughout the document, the authors insert hyphens into compound words like understand and outside; offer pronunciation guides in brackets after difficult words; and provide definitions for words that might be unfamiliar to the reader.
Formerly called the Vocational and Rehabilitation Research Institute (VRRI), Vecova is based in Calgary, Alberta. For more information, please click here: http://vecova.ca/.
Added: 2012-02-27
2. AECMA Simplified English (2002)
Series: Plain Language Association International (PLAIN) - Fourth Biennial Conference
Authors: Poppy Quintal
Collection: Research Materials
Poppy gave a brief history of how and why Simplified English (SE) was developed, and an overview of the SE rules for vocabulary and grammatical style. A before-and-after analysis of cautions and warnings showed the benefits of SE to an industry in which quick and clear understanding of maintenance procedures is a vital safety consideration.
Added: 2003-04-30
3. Alcohol Use: It is your choice! (2012)
An information brochure for adults with low English literacy
Series: Easy Reading brochures – Vecova
Authors: Vecova Centre for Disability Services and Research (Vecova)
Collection: Learning Materials
Prepared by Vecova Centre for Disability Services and Research (Vecova) in Calgary, Alberta, this booklet is part of a series designed for people with low English literacy skills.
The authors explain what alcohol is and describe its effects on the body and on behaviour. They provide a brief questionnaire to help determine whether alcohol is a problem in someone’s life and offer suggestions on what to do if drinking has become a problem.
The authors use clear language throughout; provide definitions for unfamiliar words; and offer pronunciation guides for difficult words. They also break compound words like “outside” into smaller parts by inserting hyphens.
Formerly called the Vocational and Rehabilitation Research Institute (VRRI), Vecova helps both people with disabilities and the community at large. For more information, please click here: http://vecova.ca/.
Added: 2012-02-27
4. Alexander Rankin (1985)
Series: Miramichi Literacy Writers
Authors: Merle Milson, Miramichi Literacy Writers
Collection: Learning Materials
This booklet was written in clear language and is suitable for adult new readers. It is part of a series of 24 booklets by Miramichi Literacy Writers. Some of the other titles include:
Ferry Boats of Days Gone By
The Irish of the Miramichi
Native Peoples of the Miramichi
Old Lumber Camps on the Miramichi
The Dungarvon Whooper
Added: 2009-05-06
5. Anxiety (2012)
An information brochure for adults with low English literacy
Series: Easy Reading brochures – Vecova
Authors: Vecova Centre for Disability Services and Research (Vecova)
Collection: Learning Materials
This booklet is part of a series developed for people with low English literacy skills.
The authors discuss the difference between anxiety and fear, and between feeling anxious upon occasion and having an anxiety disorder. They offer suggestions to help people deal with anxiety on their own and explain where to turn if those steps are not enough.
The authors also include a list of possible causes of anxiety, including having to speak in front of a group; a visit to the doctor; and the loss of a loved one.
The authors use clear language throughout; provide definitions for unfamiliar words; and offer pronunciation guides for difficult words.
The booklet was prepared by Vecova Centre for Disability Services and Research (Vecova), formerly known as the Vocational and Rehabilitation Research Institute (VRRI). For more information, please click here: http://vecova.ca/.
Added: 2012-04-02
6. Ask an Expert (1999)
Clear Language and Design (CLAD)
Collection: Learning Materials
This is a link to a website designed to assist anyone interested in writing in clear/plain language...'how to use clarity and precision to get your message across.'
Added: 1999-01-01
7. Assessing the Complexity of Literacy Tasks: A guide to analysis with examples and exercises (2002)
Series: Plain Language Association International (PLAIN) - Fourth Biennial Conference
Authors: Michel Gauthier, Julian Evetts
Collection: Research Materials
Michel presented a new tool called “Assessing the Complexity of Literacy Tasks.” It is designed to help document designers understand the ability levels of readers as defined in the International Adult Literacy Survey. This complexity-rating tool, based on the work of Irwin Kirsh and Peter Mosenthal, can help information designers ensure that the level of complexity of public information matches the literacy level of the target readers. It complements plain language techniques and can deal with some of the shortfalls of readability formulas based on school grade levels.
Added: 2003-03-06
8. The Assumptions Behind Plain Legal Language (2002)
Some thoughts for the PLAIN conference, Toronto 2002
Series: Plain Language Association International (PLAIN) - Fourth Biennial Conference
Authors: Peter Butt
Collection: Research Materials
In a panel discussion chaired by Joseph Kimble, Brian Hunt and Peter Butt argued the assumptions behind the use of plain legal language. Brian posed the questions: Is there really a demand for plain language legislation? Would plain language legislation function as intended? Peter presented evidence from recent research supporting the claim that plain language benefits legal documents and statutes.
Added: 2003-03-14
9. The Augustine Mound (1985)
Series: Miramichi Literacy Writers
Authors: Phyllis Johnstone, Miramichi Literacy Writers
Collection: Learning Materials
This booklet was written in clear language and is suitable for adult new readers. It is part of a series of 24 booklets by Miramichi Literacy Writers. Some of the other titles include:
Ferry Boats of Days Gone By
The Irish of the Miramichi
Native Peoples of the Miramichi
Old Lumber Camps on the Miramichi
The Dungarvon Whooper
Added: 2009-05-08
10. Beauty Ideas (1988)
Series: Miramichi Literacy Writers
Authors: Sonya Green, Ellen Wilson, Margaret Sutherland, Miramichi Literacy Writers
Collection: Learning Materials
This booklet was was written in clear language and is suitable for adult new readers. It is part of a series of 24 booklets by Miramichi Literacy Writers. Some of the other titles include:
Ferry Boats of Days Gone By
The Irish of the Miramichi
Native Peoples of the Miramichi
Old Lumber Camps on the Miramichi
The Dungarvon Whooper
Added: 2009-04-09
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