FAA Plain Language Program Bruce Corsino FAA Plain Language Program Manager 1

PLAIN LANGUAGE PROGRAM OVERVIEW REVIEW SERVICES Policy and Rules FAR/AC/AD/TFR/300s Orders/NOTAMS/ACSI EDUCATION & TRAINING FAA Plain Language Course Produce tool kits, videos Certify faculty nationwide PLAIN LANGUAGE PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT Marketing program Awards program 30 Nationwide FAA Plain Language Coordinators ENFORCEMENT FAA Order 1000.36 Acquisition Sec.3.13.1.1 Plain Language Act Establish Software Control ADMINISTRATION Annual Report Program Budget Customer satisfaction National/International Activity PLAIN United Nations (ICAO) European Union (EASA) Clarity, PLAIN Intl.

Budget There’s NO need to use plain language for everything you write—only those times when you must be clear and understood. No one suggests that plain language should replace all other types of writing. And, you don’t need to write so EVERY person can understand it. That’s not the goal. You only need to write so your READER understands. If you reader understands jargon, then use it because it’s plain language to that reader. Perhaps the easiest guidance is “to write the way you speak!” 3

Annual Report There’s NO need to use plain language for everything you write—only those times when you must be clear and understood. No one suggests that plain language should replace all other types of writing. And, you don’t need to write so EVERY person can understand it. That’s not the goal. You only need to write so your READER understands. If you reader understands jargon, then use it because it’s plain language to that reader. Perhaps the easiest guidance is “to write the way you speak!” 4

Marketing & Awards There’s NO need to use plain language for everything you write—only those times when you must be clear and understood. No one suggests that plain language should replace all other types of writing. And, you don’t need to write so EVERY person can understand it. That’s not the goal. You only need to write so your READER understands. If you reader understands jargon, then use it because it’s plain language to that reader. Perhaps the easiest guidance is “to write the way you speak!” 5

Education Plain Language Tool Kits 2 minute sample There’s NO need to use plain language for everything you write—only those times when you must be clear and understood. No one suggests that plain language should replace all other types of writing. And, you don’t need to write so EVERY person can understand it. That’s not the goal. You only need to write so your READER understands. If you reader understands jargon, then use it because it’s plain language to that reader. Perhaps the easiest guidance is “to write the way you speak!” 2 minute sample 6

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