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Tips, techniques to write in plain language

It's been two years since the Plain Language Writing Act became law. While agencies are doing a better job, more work needs to be done. A federal expert on plain language is offering agencies the writing tips he employs on a daily basis. At the same time, a new bill in Congress would extend the plain language act to cover federal regulations.

Tags: management , Bruce Braley , Robert Agnello , DoD , TRICARE , Plain Language Act , training , Jason Miller

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In Depth interviews - July 20

On the In Depth show blog, you can listen to the interviews, find more information about the guests on the show each day and links to additional resources.

Tags: In Depth , Francis Rose , Annetta Cheek , plain language , Tim McManus , Partnership for Public Service , J. David Patterson

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One year after Plain Language Act, agencies still have 'long way to go'

Generally there has been a trend toward fewer convoluted, passive sentences, said Annetta Cheek, the chair of the Center for Plain Language.

Tags: Annetta Cheek , management , best practices , In Depth

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Awards honor best, worst in government speak

"Easy-reading" and "federal documents" usually don't go together in the same sentence. But here's your chance to recognize an agency or contractor that does it well, and one that doesn't.

Tags: mngt , best practices , transparency , Annetta Cheek

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IRS nabs honors for clear writing in documents

Jodi Patterson of the IRS Office of Taxpayer Correspondence explains how the agency weathered its way through the first several months of the Plain Writing Act.

Tags: Plain Writing Act , IRS , In Depth , Jodi Patterson

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DHS & HHS noted for language use

The I-94 form from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, received the Grand WonderMark Award from the Center for Plain Language for the worst and most unclear communication. Chairman Dr. Annetta Cheek tells us about the other winners and losers.

Tags: Federal Drive , newscast , Annetta Cheek , DHS , HHS , Wondermark , ClearMark

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Plain writing award open for 2011

Sure, Johnny Fed can read, but if it's not written clearly, there's room for misunderstanding. The Center for Plain Language's Dr. Annetta Cheek, tells us about this year's awards for writing.

Tags: Federal Drive , management , best practices , Annetta Cheek

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How to adopt a plain-language strategy at your agency

Plain language is information you can find, understand, and use. The Federal Drive talks with Annetta Cheek with the Center for Plain Language.

Tags: Federal Drive , management , best practices , Annetta Cheek

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Awards celebrate elimination of government speak

The Center for Plain Language recently announced the winners.

Tags: management , pay and benefits , Dr. Annetta Cheek , DorobekInsider

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