By the Translation Bureau
Writing clearly has never been so important. Learn how to apply plain language principles in general, legal and government writing.
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- A French quiz on plain language (in French only)
Source: Visez juste en français, University of Ottawa - A plain language handbook: Write for your reader (PDF)
Source: Northwest Territories Literacy Council - Fact sheet – Clear Writing
Source: Government of Ontario - Plain language audit tool (PDF)
Source: Northwest Territories Literacy Council - Tools to help you write in plain language
Source: Northwest Territories Literacy Council
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For French resources on this topic, check out our Ressources utiles à la rédaction – Langue claire et efficace page.