How do you begin to present your research findings outside of the academic community? This presentation is for researchers who are faced with a blank sheet of paper whenever they try to write about their findings to anyone outside of their academic community.
The 7 rules for writing in plain English are:
1. Keep your sentences short
2. Prefer active verbs
3. Use ‘you’ and ‘we’
4. Avoid jargon: use words that are appropriate for the reader
5. Don’t be afraid to give instructions
6. Avoid nominalisations
7. Use lists where appropriate