Drop the Jargon Day Quiz!!!

1. Which of the following are measures of readability? Richter Scale Appendices bachman Index SMOG Index Flesch-Kincaid Matisse Schuse Score F.L.E.M. analysis d) Flesch-Kincaid is one and c) The SMOG grade is a measure of readability that estimates the years of education needed to understand a piece of writing. SMOG is the acronym derived from Simple Measure of Gobbledygook. It is widely used, particularly for checking health messages.[1][2] The SMOG grade yields a 0.985 correlation with a standard error of 1.5159 grades with the grades of readers who had 100% comprehension of test materials.[3]

Does Plain language involve ‘dumbing down’ content? 2. TRUE OR FALSE Does Plain language involve ‘dumbing down’ content? NO

3) What is this person saying to Ford workers? (translate the jargon) "Ford is transforming its Australian business by accelerating the introduction of new products for Australian customers, enhancing the sales and service experience, and improving its business efficiency and profitability," he said in a statement. "To better position the company to compete in a highly fragmented and competitive market, Ford will cease local manufacturing in October 2016. All entitlements are protected for the 1200 employees whose jobs are affected, and the company will work through the next three years to provide support." - CEO Bob Graziano “you are being fired”

4. When should you use interpreters and/or translations services? When you are working with people with limited English proficiency. When people you work with ask for it. At the beginning of the month If you’re communication is text based. a) When you are working with people with limited English proficiency.

Writing shorter sentences guarantee effective communication. 5. TRUE OR FALSE Writing shorter sentences guarantee effective communication. Answer: false Shorter sentences can help improve communication, but does not guarantee effective communication. You also need clear message, explain and minimise the use of complex terms. ( I need to work on this wording)

6. What do these terms mean? Touch base offline Peel the onion Instructional scaffolding • Touch base offline – meaning let's meet and talk • Peel the onion - to examine a problem in detail Instructional scaffolding a learning process designed to promote a deeper level of learning

7) Watch this video Video question <picture should link to YouTube video> Either Ask them how many people are wearing a hat (one) or how many people are wearing glasses (three)

Term specific diagrams A Glossary of terms Links to other services 8. If you can’t avoid using complicated terms in communication what can you add to a text to help? Photography Term specific diagrams A Glossary of terms Links to other services A glossary of terms

9. Caption this cartoon using plain language. No answer: Award to funniest

10. When describing something complicated verbally what is a good method to help understanding? Watch your audience’s body language Speaking loudly break information into small pieces, so it can be easily understood Ask the audience to speak about themselves to you initially so they feel comfortable. break information into small pieces, so it can be easily understood

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