Plain Language Essentials
Been to one of our courses already? Get up to speed with N.Z.’s new Plain Language Act. Expand your writing repertoire, identify your signature patterns, and learn how to craft engaging, precise, Plain Language text.
1 half-day
You’ll learn how to
Understand the difference between functional literacy and critical literacy and apply the latest data from the Read New Zealand survey
Use 10 key questions to clarify your thinking, organise your information and choose your most effective means of communication
Simplify your professional terminology to meet your readers’ needs
Use the full range of English language sentence types to achieve your purpose
Build clarity and direction into your writing
Make your information easy for readers to find, understand and use
You’ll be introduced to
Current, N.Z. Plain Language best-practice exemplars
The latest research from leading literacy specialists
Your Instructor
Morag MacTaggart
Morag has coached and trained workplace writers from all spheres, from senior executives to staff that spend most of their day in the field. She has worked alongside large corporates, local and regional government, not for profits, and small businesses.
With over twenty-five years’ English teaching experience, Morag brings an extensive understanding of the best ways to foster active learning. Her lively approach coupled with plenty of laughter builds a constructive learning environment. From here, new skill acquisition and, most importantly, lasting change can take place.
