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Since the 1970s, experts in government, industry, and academia have advocated the use of Plain English in the USA and other countries. This advocacy gave rise to what was later called the “Plain English Movement.”
But what is Plain English? Is it just a slogan, or is it a technique people use to write clear and concise documents? Many researchers have been studying what Plain English is all about. By mentioning a few examples and key topics, I will investigate what Plain English means. I will discuss the Plain English Movement, the definition of Plain English, and a few topics that are central to Plain English: using everyday words instead of jargon, active voice versus passive voice, and using personal pronouns.
When you write documents in Plain English, the most important thing is to deliver your message clearly to help your readers achieve their goals. You should not only consider the overall structure, design, and readability of documents, but you should also use plain words, concise grammar, and a tone that is appropriate to the reader's purpose.
