September 10, 2025
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Plain Language Report Writing For Municipal Council & Community

Organization:
Ontario Municipal Leadership Institute (OMLI)
Location:
WEBINAR (Lunch'n Learn, 12pm - 1pm EST), Ontario, Canada
Start Date:
November 4, 2020
End Date:
November 4, 2020
Description
Plain language as we know it, (aka plain English) is a way of writing or presenting information so that readers can understand quickly and easily. Plain language should be easy to read, easy to understand and easy to use. The more concise your messaging, the more likely you will connect with your audience and they will relate and appreciate what you say.

Today, it is more important than ever, that we communicate in plain language. In this webinar we will discuss:

  • Writing Styles
  • Why it is important to leave the jargon behind
  • Boosting writing speeds & shedding bad habits
  • Tools & Techniques so you don’t kill your content
  • Understanding rules you should break & rules you shouldn’t
  • Utilizing report templates to increase time management
  • Joint Authorship
  • Understanding Council Expectations
  • Grammar Tips & Tricks and what to avoid
  • How mind mapping can get you going & help organize the thought process
  • Computer Tools: readability stats, fonts & features (ODOA Compliance)
  • Design Tips 
Additional information

REGISTER TODAY!

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT info@omli.ca 

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