SAMPLE 2-DAY AGENDA

Workshop Goals

• To introduce principles of clear language and design
• To give "hands-on" practice using clear language and design
• To consider what can be gained from clear language and why there is resistance
• To consider how to advocate for and implement clear language and design

Day 1 morning: What is clear language?

Introduction
Workshop Goals and Objectives
What is Clear Language and Design?
Know Your Audience

Day 1 afternoon: Writing in clear language

Organization
Words to Use and Words to Avoid
Sentence Length and Structure
Tone

Day 2 morning

Looking at Type and Design

Day 2 afternoon

Document Testing
Advocating for Clear Language and Design
Workshop Evaluation