PlainLanguage.gov

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PlainLanguage.gov

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🇺🇸 U.S. federal government website from the @USGSA & @GSA_TTS. The Plain Language Action and Information Network (PLAIN) advocates for clarity in government.

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Digital.gov@Digital_Gov·8 Eki

10/07/2024: The Department of Homeland Security @DHSgov has issued new guidance for U.S. government websites and social media addressing web and digital communications related to Hurricane Milton. digital.gov/resources/hurr…

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Digital.gov@Digital_Gov·4 Eki

The Department of Homeland Security @DHSgov issued new guidance for U.S. government websites and social media addressing web and digital communications related to Hurricane Helene. digital.gov/resources/hurr… Note: Updated today, October 4, 2024

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PlainLanguage.gov@govplainlang·16 May

Plain language and accessibility go hand in hand when creating content. #gaad

Digital.gov@Digital_Gov

#Accessibility isn't just the right thing to do; it’s the law. The guidance, resources, and community you find here will help you deliver accessible #digital products and services in the federal government. digital.gov/topics/accessi… #gaad #a11y #GlobalAccessibilityAwarenessDay

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GSA's Federal Acquisition Service@FAS_Outreach·21 Mar

Save the date for the upcoming M-23-22 Industry Day: Delivering a Digital-First Public Experience. This virtual summit will take place on May 14, 2024 (1 pm - 3:45 pm ET) and begin a dialogue on enhancing the digital interactions between the government and the American public!

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PlainLanguage.gov@govplainlang·13 Mar

#DXCommunitySummit Session 1: Avoid "Jargonland" - communicating in #PlainLanguage helps both internal and external customers to understand our content. digital.gov/event/2024/03/…

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PlainLanguage.gov@govplainlang·13 Mar

And be sure to join the #PlainLanguage Community at digital.gov/communities/

Digital.gov@Digital_Gov

🔥🎟️ Don’t miss out — registration for today’s 2024 #DXCommunitySummit is still open! Invite your friends and colleagues to join us! digital.gov/event/2024/03/…

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Digital.gov@Digital_Gov·12 Mar

📅 3/14, 10 am - 4 pm, ET Need help addressing OMB M-23-22 requirements? Join us tomorrow as 16 government agencies share stories of #innovation, #collaboration digital.gov/event/2024/03/… #SpringSummit #DXCommunitySummit #DigitalGov #DigitalServices #GovTech #CivicTech #Community

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PlainLanguage.gov@govplainlang·8 Mar

U.S. government employees & contractors can join @Digital_Gov Communities of Practice like #PlainLanguage at digital.gov/communities/ See the post below to register for next week's Community Summit! #SpringSummit #DigitalExperience #DXCommunitySummit

Digital.gov@Digital_Gov

📅 3/14, 10 am - 4 pm, ET Join us for a day of #inspiration & #collaboration as government agencies share stories of #innovation in the digital project journey digital.gov/event/2024/03/… #SpringSummit #DXCommunitySummit #DigitalGov #DigitalServices #GovTech #CivicTech #Community

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PlainLanguage.gov@govplainlang·1 Mar

Use #PlainLanguage to help modernize your website. Save the date, March 13, 10am–4pm. Digital.gov hosts a Community Summit on Delivering a Digital-First Public Experience. Before the meeting, have a look at the policy framework. digital.gov/resources/deli….

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PlainLanguage.gov@govplainlang·29 Şub

Happy #LeapDay! Who is stellar at using #PlainLanguage to explain #LeapYear and #February29 to nonexperts? @NASA explains science for nonscientists and offers plenty for experts. spaceplace.nasa.gov/leap-year/en/.

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PlainLanguage.gov@govplainlang·28 Şub

#PlainLanguage summaries explain research findings to laypersons. Improve perceived accessibility, understanding, and empowerment. Psychologists derived 5 simple rules in How to Put It Plainly? @FrontPsychol. frontiersin.org/journals/psych…

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PlainLanguage.gov@govplainlang·27 Şub

Has a public servant improved your experience? Maybe the use of #PlainLanguage helped? Nominate public servants from federal, state, local and international governments for the 2024 Service to the Citizen Awards. Submissions due April 5. servicetothecitizen.org/nominate.

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PlainLanguage.gov@govplainlang·26 Şub

Use #PlainLanguage and consistency in style. What style guide does your agency use? AP, Chicago, MLA? Your own? We’d love to hear from you. Style Guide Overview from @PurdueOwl explains guides help make common elements consistent across documents. owl.purdue.edu/owl/avoiding_p….

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PlainLanguage.gov@govplainlang·26 Şub

Need some quick tips to check your own #writing? Your audience needs #PlainLanguage for clarity, organization, and to convey purpose. Personalize this template to create your editing checklist. #words" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">pavilion.dinfos.edu/Template/Artic… #writingcommunity

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PlainLanguage.gov@govplainlang·22 Şub

#LeapDay extension! You have 1 week to submit your #PlainLanguage entry in 1 of 13 categories for the 2024 ClearMark Awards. Show off your clear writing and good design! Due #February29. centerforplainlanguage.org/awards/clearma…. #writing #words #writingcommunity

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PlainLanguage.gov@govplainlang·22 Şub

#PlainLanguage helps build trust in your website.

Digital.gov@Digital_Gov

Since websites are sometimes the only way the public interacts with agencies, it’s our duty to deliver a well-designed & helpful online experience. Start improving in these 4 areas to increase the trustworthiness of your site. digital.gov/resources/an-i… #trust #design #content

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PlainLanguage.gov@govplainlang·21 Şub

#PlainLanguage and #accessibility. The #EuropeanUnion has an Easy to Read program for people with intellectual #disabilities. Plain language makes information easy to understand. Its logo helps users find these resources. inclusion-europe.eu/easy-to-read/. #EU #writing #words #writing

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PlainLanguage.gov@govplainlang·20 Şub

#PlainLanguage uses punctuation to guide the reader. A Guide to Em Dashes, En Dashes, and Hyphens from @MerriamWebster Dictionary gives tips and shows writers how to use them. merriam-webster.com/grammar/em-das…. #writing #WritingCommunity #grammar #words #readingcommunity

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PlainLanguage.gov@govplainlang·16 Şub

Nominate a public servant or the 2024 Service to the Citizen Awards from federal, state, local and international governments. Maybe #PlainLanguage improved your experience. Submissions due April 5. servicetothecitizen.org/nominate. #publicservice #writing #writingcommunity #words

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PlainLanguage.gov@govplainlang·15 Şub

#PlainLanguage and trends. The short list for #wordoftheyear and why @Dictionarycom chose #hallucinate. See the data for word lookups, some driven by #ArtificialIntelligence. content.dictionary.com/word-of-the-ye…. #AI #writing #grammar #grammartips #writingcommunity #words #dictionary

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