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Drop the Jargon: Plain Language Workshop

Jul. 16, 2015

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Workshop

Drop the Jargon: Plain Language Workshop

The Plain Writing Act of 2010 spurred a renewed focus on effective government communications. Learn lessons from a large urban county that successfully implemented a county-wide plain language initiative and walk away with tips and goals for implementing plain language practices in your workplace.

Drop the Jargon: Plain Language Workshop

July 16, 2015

July 16, 2015, 1:00 pm

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Drop the Jargon: Plain Language Workshop

The Plain Writing Act of 2010 spurred a renewed focus on effective government communications. Learn lessons from a large urban county that successfully implemented a county-wide plain language initiative and walk away with tips and goals for implementing plain language practices in your workplace.

17 Drop the Jargon.mp4 from NACo on Vimeo.

The Plain Writing Act of 2010 spurred a renewed focus on effective government communications.

2015-07-16

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The Plain Writing Act of 2010 spurred a renewed focus on effective government communications. Learn lessons from a large urban county that successfully implemented a county-wide plain language initiative and walk away with tips and goals for implementing plain language practices in your workplace.

17 Drop the Jargon.mp4 from NACo on Vimeo.

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