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The March 14, 2012 Chapter Meeting

Topic:

    Plain Language for Technical Writers

    Plain language conversion (PLC) is a growing field as government agencies, companies, and other institutions respond to legal and policy requirements to convert dense jargon into clear, straight-forward language. Plain language simply means language that conforms to a set of principles that conveys information in the clearest, most efficient way. It stands in contrast to legalese or jargon-laden institutional prose.

    In this presentation, you will discover that plain language and good technical writing essentially share the same goal: inform the reader as succinctly and clearly as possible.

    What you'll learn:

    • What plain language really means
    • What plain language means to today’s governments, industries, and institutions
    • How to write clear, concise prose that meets plain language objectives
    • About career opportunities in plain language

Speaker:

    Bruce Poropat

    Bruce Poropat, a Bay Area-based contract technical writer, has authored online and print documentation for the University of California, Wells Fargo, Charles Schwab, Williams-Sonoma, ERG, ZipRealty.com, and many others. He has worked on plain language conversion projects for the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and the Port of Oakland.

Date:

    Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Times:

    6:00 to 7:00 pm: Networking, conversation & dinner
    7:00 to 7:15 pm: Announcements
    7:15 to 8:30 pm: Presentation
    8:30 to 9:00 pm: Conversation, follow up on job announcements
    9:00 to 9:15 pm: Clear the room; move conversations to the sidewalk

Location:

    Highlands Country Club,110 Hiller Drive, Oakland, California