Plain Language Movement

GPTKB entity

Statements (28)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:political_party
gptkbp:aimsTo make information accessible
gptkbp:focusesOn clear communication
plain language
gptkbp:goal increase transparency
improve public understanding
reduce miscommunication
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Plain Language Movement
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:Plain_Writing_Act_of_2010
government communication guidelines
gptkbp:notableFor gptkb:Australia
gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:opposedBy legalese
jargon
unnecessary complexity
gptkbp:originatedIn 1970s
gptkbp:promotion short sentences
active voice
use of simple words
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:politics
accessibility
readability
technical communication
gptkbp:supportedBy gptkb:Center_for_Plain_Language
gptkb:Plain_Language_Association_International
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Plain_English
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5