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Plain Language Training

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Online Lessons

Improve your plain language skills online. Start with either option:

  • Transcend’s CALI Author® Lessons
  • Transcend’s Training Video

CALI Author® Lessons

Transcend and LawNY, Inc. used CALI Author® to create three 25-minute plain language lessons. Here is what you will learn:

  • Lesson 1: Evaluate for Readability
    Evaluate the readability of print materials, and apply readability guidelines to your own document.
  • Lesson 2: Reading Theory
    Learn about reading theory and how you can use it to improve your work.
  • Lesson 3: Case Study
    Apply what you learned in Lessons 1 and 2 to create a document.

Transcend Training Video

Watch Transcend’s fun and informative training video on the visual aspects of plain language. These six 3-minute tips help you write documents that your clients will want to read.

screen shot of a scene from the video

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Classes

Transcend offers a variety of ways to support your plain language efforts. We have training for individuals and large and small groups. Topics include:

  • How to write and format in plain language
  • How to conduct field tests
  • How to develop glossaries and templates
  • How to test your document’s readability – for print and web
  • Plain language editing and review
  • Case studies of your company’s documents

Transcend’s legal plain language training is approved for 3 CLE credits (Continuing Legal Education).

For more information, or a free sample, please contact us.

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