Category: Assignment #3

  • Assignment #3 – Question #4

    4. For question #2, what did you do differently from the original post? Please outline, explain and justify what you changed & why. Essentially, what did you learn from this new topic and what did you change and why. (8 Marks)   Plain language in a nutshell • Common, everyday words • “You” and other pronouns…

  • Assignment #3 – Question #3 – Part B

    b. What was the most challenging aspect of applying the F-Pattern and Plain English writing principles? How did you overcome it? (5 Marks)   The most challenging aspect of applying the F -Pattern and Plain English writing principles to my new introductory post was shortening it while keeping the valuable information. This was challenging for me…

  • Assignment #3 – Question #3 – Part A

    a. Describe one specific technique you used to improve readability in your revised version and explain why it is effective. (4 Marks)   One specific technique I used to improve readability in my revised version was:  – Cut down your word count. Remove words that do not add meaning (Briscoe, W8 – B – Plain Language…

  • Assignment #3 – Question #3

    3. For question #2, explain how your new post successfully addresses the three main objectives of Plain English writing as discussed in class. Provide a detailed breakdown of each objective. (9 Marks)  My new post successfully addresses the three main objectives of plain English writing, which are to be:  (Briscoe, W8 – A – Plain…

  • Assignment #3 – Question #2

    Welcome to EcoPureGoods!  At EcoPureGoods, we believe in cleaning your home with products that are good for you and the planet.  Our cleaning supplies are eco-friendly, all-natural, and made with your health and the environment in mind.  Why choose EcoPure?  Cleaner, Greener & Safer  With EcoPure, you don’t have to choose between a clean home…

  • Assignment #3 – Question #1 – Part C

    c. What is plain language writing for the web and in detail and in your own words, why is it important? (4 Marks)   In my own words, plain English writing for the web is writing copy that the reader can skim, process, and understand as quickly as possible. The online reader doesn’t read, they skim.…

  • Assignment #3 – Question #1 – Part B

    b. What makes plain English writing different? (4 Marks)   Some people might wonder why they should bother writing in plain English. But what makes plain English writing different is that it helps us accomplish SADE (Briscoe, W8 – A – Plain Language Writing (W25).pdf, Slide 14)  SADE stands for:  S – Saves time and money …

  • Assignment #3 – Question 1 – Part A

    1. We spoke about Plain English writing in class. Please answer the following in detail:   a. How would you explain to someone what “Plain English writing” is? (4 Marks)   Based on what we discussed in class, this is how I would explain plain English writing to someone:  Plain English allows readers to understand our message…