Plain language

Plain language is writing designed to ensure the reader understands as quickly, easily, and completely as possible.^[1] Plain language strives to be easy to read, understand, and use.^[2] It avoids verbose, convoluted language and jargon. In many countries, laws mandate that public agencies use plain language to increase access to programs and services. The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities includes plain language in its definition of communication.^[3]

^ Robert Leon Cooper (1989). Language Planning and Social Change. Cambridge University Press. p. 60. ISBN 978-0-521-33641-3. Plain Language Movement.
^ Garner, Bryan A. (2009). Garner on Language and Writing: Selected Essays and Speeches of Bryan A. Garner. Chicago: American Bar Association. p. 295. ISBN 978-1-60442-445-4.
^ United Nations General Assembly. Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Archived 2016-12-02 at the Wayback Machine, Article 2 - Definitions. 13 December 2006, A/RES/61/106, Annex I. Retrieved 21 January 2014.

[1] Robert Leon Cooper (1989). Language Planning and Social Change. Cambridge University Press. p. 60. ISBN 978-0-521-33641-3. Plain Language Movement.

[Garner2009b-2] Garner, Bryan A. (2009). Garner on Language and Writing: Selected Essays and Speeches of Bryan A. Garner. Chicago: American Bar Association. p. 295. ISBN 978-1-60442-445-4.

[3] United Nations General Assembly. Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Archived 2016-12-02 at the Wayback Machine, Article 2 - Definitions. 13 December 2006, A/RES/61/106, Annex I. Retrieved 21 January 2014.

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