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Tuning Up Your
Sentences
Chee Yen Ngeh
About the Chapter
• Writing conversationally is not “dumbing down.”
• Importance of using pronouns
• Short and Simple – sentences and paragraphs
• Start with context – “Is it worth reading?”
• Use active voice – User relates to it
• Use site visitors’ words – for low/high literacy users
Take Away
• I,You,We = Conversation with site visitors
• Active voice
• Simple sentences and language
• CONTEXT MATTERS (start with it)
Why is this important?
• Pronouns:
• Imply inclusivity for all site visitors
• A more personal relationship between user and organization
• Site visitors are roped into the conversation
• Simple sentences/paragraphs and plain language help:
• Busy/anxious people
• Low/high literacy visitors
Web Examples
• Good:
• http://howaboutorange.blogspot.com/2012/02/diy-pixel-heart-
necklace.html
• https://www.zimride.com/uidaho/auth/signin
• Bad:
• http://www.gatesnfences.com/

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Student Presentation on Redish, Chapter 10

  • 2. About the Chapter • Writing conversationally is not “dumbing down.” • Importance of using pronouns • Short and Simple – sentences and paragraphs • Start with context – “Is it worth reading?” • Use active voice – User relates to it • Use site visitors’ words – for low/high literacy users
  • 3. Take Away • I,You,We = Conversation with site visitors • Active voice • Simple sentences and language • CONTEXT MATTERS (start with it)
  • 4. Why is this important? • Pronouns: • Imply inclusivity for all site visitors • A more personal relationship between user and organization • Site visitors are roped into the conversation • Simple sentences/paragraphs and plain language help: • Busy/anxious people • Low/high literacy visitors
  • 5. Web Examples • Good: • http://howaboutorange.blogspot.com/2012/02/diy-pixel-heart- necklace.html • https://www.zimride.com/uidaho/auth/signin • Bad: • http://www.gatesnfences.com/