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9780241960349,9780241960349. It uses short, clear sentences and everyday words without unnecessary jargon. A complete guide to the use of English by Sir Ernest Gowers, incorporating 'Plain Words' and 'ABC of Plain Words', first published in September 1954 Use, not utilise; Help, not assist or assistance; Extra or more, not additional; More examples: A-Z of alternative words from the Plain English Campaign. Make sure you choose plain English words and terms and inclusive language. Here are eight tips from the Plain English Campaign, you can read these in more detail in their How to write plain English guide. WorldCat Home About WorldCat Help. Booktopia has Plain Words, A Guide to the Use of English by Rebecca Gowers. Read honest and unbiased product reviews from our users. 1948, Plain words : a guide to the use of English / by Sir Ernest Gowers H.M.S.O London. Australian/Harvard Citation. Booktopia has Plain Words, A Guide to the Use of English by Rebecca Gowers. In print since 1948, this style guide has been loved and endorsed throughout the decades by the likes of Bill Bryson, Lynne Truss, David Crystal, Harold Evans, and Winston Churchill "Be short, be simple, be human." By Sir Ernest Gowers.

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Practice writing in plain English. Note: Some legal terms have specific legal meanings or implications that may be lost if replaced with plain English alternatives. If people are searching for your words it means people are using them in real life and your content will be discoverable. Please see Wikipedia's template documentation for further citation fields that may be required. Plain English (or layman's terms) is language that is intended to be clear and concise.It attempts to avoid complex vocabulary. Plain words : a guide to the use of English / by Sir Ernest Gowers H.M.S.O London 1948. Stop and think before you start writing.

Short words in short sentences get your message across more quickly, more easily and in a friendlier way. Plain English Government content needs to communicate in a way that most people understand. London, His Majesty's stationery office 1948. Plain words; a guide to the use of English. Writing in plain English means using simpler and more direct language. Plain words: a guide to the use of English. Buy a discounted Paperback of Plain Words online from Australia's leading online bookstore. Condition: acceptable.

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