Writing a summary

Assignment

After reading "Introducing Plain Language Principles to Business Communication Students" by Rachelle R. Greer in the May 2012 issue of Business Communication Quarterly, complete the following tasks:

1.Write a summary of the article. In the first sentence of your summary, you must include the title of the work, the author's name, and the thesis of the article. The rest of the summary must include the major supporting points of the work.

2.Answer these six questions thoroughly, demonstrating your critical thinking skills.

What is the definition of Plain Language given in the article. What is the source of the definition?

3.What are the origins of Plain Language and the Plain Language movement?

According to the author, what are the potential benefits and drawbacks of Plain Language? Can you think of others?

4.What resources are available to promote Plain Language?

5.Is Plain Language used in your workplace? If yes, give examples. If no, explain how using Plain Language principles may be applied in your profession.

6.Search online for examples of Plain Language Principles in use. You may want to visit federal government websites. Cite at least two websites that use Plain Language Principles.