Sentences with phrase «about plain language»

I know that there are books and articles around about plain language, but does something have... [more]

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We give our users tools that everyone can access, like Google Dashboard and Ad Preferences Manager, which explain, in plain language, what data we collect and provide choices each user can make about their individual preferences.

Can business leaders talk about the world in plain language, and say what they really think?

According to Tesla, drivers get disclaimers about the limitations of the feature in plain language.

We must use plain language in any document that — is necessary for obtaining any federal government benefit or service or filing taxes provides information about any federal government benefit or service, or explains to the public how to comply with a requirement that the federal government administers or enforces.

To make gains among these voters, Republicans needed to make detailed (but pithy) arguments about what was wrong with Obamacare and the benefits of Republican health care policy X (read National Affairs to get an idea of some of the things they could have said), and do so in plain language.

Specifics — whether a plain language, line - by - line explanation of budgeting or an honest conversation about how money and marriage can be challenging — instead of a general message of «doing a better job managing our resources» would have provided a balm for my soul.

It drives me crazy when people talk about «the plain meaning of Scripture» when most of them are not reading the Bible in its original language or cultural context.

What I most enjoyed about my studies was explaining exactly what I was doing in plain language, for example, writing a lucid dissertation about new medicines to combat AIDS.

P.S. I recently wrote an article about SEO (search engine optimization) for bloggers from a non-expert perspective (meaning in plain language) that you might find helpful!

«Humanity Is Subjective» — Emily Buder talks with Ai Weiwei about perpetual migration, the tragedy of exile, and the power of plain cinematic language.

Garland's screenplay is equally impressive, weaving references to mythology, history, physics, and visual art into casual conversations, in ways that demonstrate that Garland understands what he's talking about while simultaneously going to the trouble to explain more abstract concepts in plain language, to entice rather than alienate casual filmgoers.

To write about your class; * Six full colour animated power point shows with attached authentic French speaking sound files, listening, speaking, reading and writing activities as well as music for songs, raps and interactive programmed classroom games for every learning objective: * A set of six screen by screen guidance lesson plans, with a plain speak vocabulary for all the language in the unit, grammar notes and answers for ppshow and workbook activities.

Information packs include facts about the country, its location, geography, modern history, ancient history, climate, general information, famous people and inventions etc Display • Photo packs for each country • Country names flashcards, key word flashcards, food flashcards, population statistics poster, A4 flags Maps and Activities • Maps of each country, Scandinavia, the Arctic circle, Europe, the world, continents, map jigsaw, maps to colour, matching cards, flag activities, Language (As Swedish is the most common language spoken across Scandinavia resources are included in this languages) • Number flashcards from 1 - 20 in Swedish • Days of the week in English and Swedish flashcards • Months of the year flashcards in English and Swedish • Common phrases cards — in English and Swedish • Colour flashcards in Swedish • A4 speech bubbles showing «hello» in each Scandinavian language Activities • Themed writing paper with flags to frame pupils work • Writing activities, drawing activities, make a presentation, research note pad, place mat, reward chart, word search, quiz, etc Borders, Banners and Buntings • Extra large lettering spelling «SCANDINAVIA» • Long banners for each country name, buntings with names • patterned and plain display borders and packing paper if needed

The unpacking process led to building teacher capacity and understanding, and the development of plain language statements that classroom teachers could use to make accurate, fair and consistent judgements about student progress and achievement within and across teams in the school.

To answer questions about a diary; * Six full colour animated power point shows with attached authentic French speaking sound files, listening, speaking, reading and writing activities as well as music for songs, raps and interactive programmed classroom games for every learning objective: * A set of six screen by screen guidance lesson plans, with a plain speak vocabulary for all the language in the unit, grammar notes and answers for power point show and workbook activities.

It is often difficult to get students enthusiastic about completing creative writing assignments on traditional language arts worksheets or plain lined paper.

Tesla's response was to say that the Autopilot system was a beta feature and that all disclaimers about the system were «written in super plain language,» according to Musk.

Obsession with work, the economy and plain old love take center stage in this month's science fiction and fantasy selections.While preparing for a documentary about his life in The Atlantis Code, linguist Thomas Lourds is shown a strange artifact featuring a language that even he, the foremost authority on ancient languages, can not identify.

The plain language of the FDCPA prohibits not only threatening to take actions that the collector can not take, but also the use of any false, deceptive, or misleading representation, including those about the character or legal status of any debt.

A fund facts statement is a brief document written in plain language with basic details about a fund, including an explanation of expenses and fees and investor rights and is issued in addition to a fund's prospectus.

In How to See: Looking, Talking and Thinking about Art David Salle strips away complicated theory and describes contemporary art in the plain language artists use when talking to each other.

Rather than attempting heroism in his poetry, Creeley chose the domestic — he wrote about love, friendship, family, and things close to home in plain language, without metaphors.

This audio file is part of a series that was created by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Secretariat to help spread the word about the Joint Implementation (JI) in plain language.

This audio file is part of a series that was created by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Secretariat to help spread the word about the Joint Implementation in plain language.

How about a simple list with a plain language summary of what climate process each algorithm is parameterizing?

Susan was the Senior Science Writer on all three National Climate Assessments, authoritative reports written in plain language to better inform policymakers and the public about climate change and its effects on our nation.

Says Salzwedel, «It's possible to educate your clients about why plain - language writing is preferred.

Judges care much more about your beliefs than the plain language of a statute or the holding of a higher court.

If I use a plain language search for affirmative action higher education I get 428 hits in WestlawNext and 95,704 in Lexis Advance (talk about information overload!).

Many lawyers are tired of hearing about legalese, and many still haven't embraced plain language in their own legal writing and speaking.

«For those of us who take seriously the Constitution — and the plain meaning of the words of the English language, in which the Constitution is written — these petty squabbles about what the phrase «shall not be suspended» means are quite remarkable.»

Scholars of the discipline expanded from dissecting the practice of teaching legal writing and began to focus on law as rhetoric.11 Progressively, the teaching of legal argument had led to curiosity about rhetorical devices and narrative techniques.12 The importance of plain or accessible language became a key component of effective communication.13 The intersection of legal writing and storytelling emerged as an important area of the scholarly discourse.14 The discipline's character developed and created new and emerging sub-characters within the story.

Dillon regularly encourages his lawyers to keep it plain and simple, something he's blogged about before, giving what to my mind is a much better example of the replacement of bafflegab by straightforward language.

I'm big on plain language contract drafting, and so he's all about that.

In this view, plain language rhetoric is not about fundamentally changing who holds power (which is challenged by real access to justice), but it looks responsive and sounds «busy».

It is time for judges to embrace what's good about our system and shout it out... judiciously of course, and in plain language!

In addition LSC has continued to provide support so that each state has a bonafide statewide website were information seekers can find statewide materials about poverty law areas.These websites are how the majority of information seekers find the online forms and related resources (now video, webcasts, and instructions all in plain language!)

This is a tricky tip as it is beneficial to write about an area that you practice in, thus to add to your credibility of being an expert and explaining in plain language to viewers your practice area.

Information about the law needs to be provided in clear, plain language.

The purpose of this site is to provide plain language information about the law to victims of violence in intimate relationships and their supporters.

Two clinics use the A2J guiding feature to help community workers spot legal problems for clients by presenting a series of plain language questions about the client's situation.

LiveHelp volunteers offer individuals real - time assistance by pointing the way towards resources written in plain language about their legal problem and / or by helping them identify a free legal aid organization for representation or advice.

About the resource This plain language legal guide was developed for youth as part of our Legal Responses to Cyber Misogyny project.

The brightly coloured booklet explains in plain language what the law says about each situation, including:

And, to make understanding exclusions and limitations as easy as possible, our Frequently Asked Questions lists the most common questions, with answers in plain language, including those about trip cancellation.

Each month scientists and science journalists write about the latest research in plain language and offer opinions and analysis of topical scientific issues.

Ms. Hastings writes about family law topics for lay people, lawyers, mediators, and mental health professionals, using the «plain language» that was a hallmark of her 34 year legal practice.

Funding and resources for the Declaration to be summarised in plain English and in Aboriginal languages for distribution in metropolitan, regional and remote communities would also remedy the Australian community's generally low level of understanding about the existence and effects of the Declaration.