BADM 225: Professional Communication for Business

This guide is meant to assist you with writing in plain language. In this guide, you will find information on: 

• identifying plain language 
  • What is plain language 
  • Why use plain language 
• understanding the elements of plain language 
  • active vs passive voice 
  • writing for your audience 
  • organizing your writing for reader comprehension 
• Additional resources for you to be successful 
  • plain language resources 
  • UND Writing Center