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== Words with same meanings == | == Words with same meanings == | ||
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Leichte Sprache (German-Translation) | Leichte Sprache (German-Translation) | ||
Writer-based prose | |||
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Plain language is a [[civil right]]. | Plain language is a [[civil right]]. | ||
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Plain Language Rules: | Plain Language Rules: | ||
- Use | - Use easily understandable words | ||
- Speak to people directly | |||
- Speak and write to the user as you - do not refer to we | |||
- If you need to use difficult words, explain them clearly | - If you need to use difficult words, explain them clearly | ||
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- Use examples to explain things | - Use examples to explain things | ||
- Keep your sentences short | - Keep your sentences short | ||
- Use positive sentences rather than negative ones where possible | - Use positive sentences rather than negative ones where possible | ||
- Use active language | - Use active language. Avoid passive voice. | ||
- Write only 1 idea per sentence | - Write only 1 idea per sentence | ||
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- Always use large writing | - Always use large writing | ||
- Always use a font that is clear and easy to read. For example Arial or Tahoma | - Always use a font that is clear and easy to read. For example Arial or Tahoma. | ||
- Do not write whole words in capitals | - Do not write whole words in capitals | ||
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- To help understanding your text, you should put images next to it to describe what it is about. | - To help understanding your text, you should put images next to it to describe what it is about. | ||
Plain Language can help to improve [[communication]]. | |||
It takes less time to read and understand. | |||
It tells the reader exactly what the reader needs to know. | |||
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[[Category:Hurraki]] | [[Category:Hurraki]] | ||
[[Category:Language]] | [[Category:Language]] | ||
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