Why Plain Language? Linguistic Accessibility in Inclusive Higher Education
Plain language writing is clear, succinct, and jargon-free, and is organized in a way that facilitates understanding. It is a reader-centered way of writing, with the end goal of readers being able to access, comprehend, and utilize information. Like Universal Design, plain language writing benefit...
Main Authors: | Beth Myers, Teukie Martin |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Mason Journals
2021-05-01
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Series: | Journal of Inclusive Postsecondary Education |
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Online Access: | http://journals.gmu.edu/index.php/jipe/article/view/2953 |
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