Why Plain Talk?

Benefits

Research and case studies from around the world show plain language can save time and money.

• Research collected by plainlanguage.gov

Arguments in Favor of Plain Language

Many businesses, journalists, writers, elected officials, and attorneys support the use of plain language.

• Elements of Style, Strunk and White
• State Bar of Michigan’s Plain English Committee
• Warren Buffet, in his preface to the SEC’s Plain English Handbook
• Joseph Kimble, Notes Toward Better Legal Writing
• Plain language around the world: A U.S. Department of Commerce, Office of Consumer Affairs summary