One practical step
CommunicationReduce jargon in one message
Mark words needing specialist knowledge.
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Done when
A person outside the field can understand it.
Mark words needing specialist knowledge.
Who this is for
For cross-field writing; explain necessary technical terms.
Why this matters
The message can serve readers with different backgrounds.
How to do it
An original activity to try, adapt or skip for your circumstances; outcomes are not guaranteed.
- Mark words needing specialist knowledge.
- Replace them or define them at first use.
- Ask an outsider to paraphrase the main point.
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