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Being UnderstoodWhy Higher Ed Needs Plain Language@lauracreekmore
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Find the time a TV program ends, using a newspaper TV schedule that lists similar programs showing at different timeson different channels.
Source: National Assessment of Adult Literacy
List two facts from a business magazine article that explain why a marketer quoted has a particular opinion.
Source: National Assessment of Adult Literacy
Find the age range when children should get a particular vaccine, using a chart that shows all childhood vaccines and the ages children should receive them.
Source: National Assessment of Adult Literacy
Follow directions, using a clearly labeled map.
Source: National Assessment of Adult Literacy
Health Literacy
Health Literacy of U.S. Adults
Source: U.S.Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences,National Center for Education Statistics, 2003 National Assessment of Adult Literacy.
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Handling Jargon
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LoansStudents apply for consideration for __________ Direct Loans, Federal Perkins Loans, __________ UA institutional loans by completing __________ FAFSA.
A Federal Direct Subsidized __________ Loan is awarded on the __________ of the student's financial need __________ other specific eligibility requirements. The __________ government does not charge interest __________ these loans while borrowers are __________ at least half-time, during a __________ grace period, or during authorized __________ of deferment.
The interest subsidy __________ during the six-month grace period __________ subsidized loans is eliminated for __________ loans made between July 1, 2012 and ___________. Loan repayment still begins six __________ after you are no longer __________ at least half-time, but interest __________ accrues during those six months __________ no longer be subsidized by __________ federal government. The student will __________ responsible for the interest during __________ grace period.
LoansStudents apply for consideration for __________ Direct Loans, Federal Perkins Loans, __________ UA institutional loans by completing __________ FAFSA.
A Federal Direct Subsidized __________ Loan is awarded on the __________ of the student's financial need __________ other specific eligibility requirements. The __________ government does not charge interest __________ these loans while borrowers are __________ at least
half-time, during a __________ grace period, or during authorized ____ ______ of deferment.
The interest subsidy __________ during the six-month grace period __________ subsidized loans is eliminated for __________ loans made between July 1, 2012 and ___________. Loan repayment still begins six __________ after you are no longer __________ at least half-time, but interest __________ accrues during those six months __________ no longer be subsidized by __________ federal government. The student will __________ responsible for the interest during __________ grace period.
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Make a checklist
Language and Writing StyleUse simple words.
Define complex terms.Use sentences of 10-15 words.
Use bullet lists when appropriate.Use active voice, vivid verbs.
Use consistent terms.Use positive perspective when possible.
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Great Writing
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