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Plain English criteria for documents<\/h2>\n

Purpose<\/h4>\n

The purpose of the document is clear at the start, and the content supports the purpose of the document.<\/p>\n

Structure<\/h4>\n

The structure is clear and logical to the reader.<\/p>\n

Headings and main messages<\/h4>\n

The headings are informative and clearly signpost the main messages.<\/p>\n

Paragraphs<\/h4>\n

The paragraphs are mostly short and focused on one topic.<\/p>\n

Sentences<\/h4>\n

The sentences are mostly short and straightforward.<\/p>\n

Words<\/h4>\n

The words are precise and familiar. Technical terms are explained.<\/p>\n

Layout and presentation<\/h4>\n

The layout helps the reader absorb the messages quickly and easily.<\/p>\n


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Plain English criteria for websites<\/h2>\n

Purpose<\/h4>\n

The webpage has an informative title and clear purpose.<\/p>\n

Content<\/h4>\n

The content supports the purpose of the website.<\/p>\n

Structure<\/h4>\n

The structure is clear and logical to the reader.<\/p>\n

Usability<\/h4>\n

Instructions and procedures are clear.<\/p>\n

Link-text is self-explanatory and is not embedded in sentences.<\/p>\n

Headings and main messages<\/h4>\n

Headings are frequent, clear, informative, and easily scanned.<\/p>\n

Sentences and paragraphs are short and focused on one topic, with the important information at the beginning.<\/p>\n

Sentences and paragraphs<\/h4>\n

The sentences and paragraphs are mostly short and straightforward.<\/p>\n

Words<\/h4>\n

The words are precise and familiar. Technical terms are explained.<\/p>\n

Layout and presentation<\/h4>\n

The layout helps the reader absorb messages quickly and easily.<\/p>\n

Pages use F-design to good effect.<\/p>\n

Content of pages is visually appealing.<\/p>\n

Body text is in an easy-to-read font.<\/p>\n


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Judges for the 2019 People’s Choice Awards<\/a>
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How the judging process works<\/a>
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What types of user-testing do judges look for?<\/a>
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Terms and conditions<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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