WRIT 5540 - Plain Language in Workplace Writing (3 Credit Hours)

Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
Introduction to the principles of plain language in workplace communication. Students will analyze document design along with passages at the word-, sentence-, and paragraph-level, and conduct usability testing to improve documents’ clarity. Students will examine the history of plain language movements and understand the social impact of plain language in legal, medical, and professional contexts. Students Will revise and create documents in plain language for use by specific audiences.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of “C” in ENGL 1102.
Cross Listing(s): WRIT 5540G.