Written Communication
Writing Persuasively (Carrol University)
Learn how to write in a way that convinces your reader to agree with your point of view or take action on it.
Check readability in Word (MS website)
Note: you have to go through the spelling check in order to see the readability score. Learn about:
- Flesch Reading Ease test
- Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level test
- Understand how languages affect readability scores
Write in Plain English (LinkedIn Learning)
Plain English is writing that is clear and straightforward, targeted at the appropriate reading level, and free of jargon, wordiness, and clichés. It is also the standard for all business and government communication in the US. In this course, writing instructor Judy Steiner-Williams explains the characteristics of plain English and the importance of learning to write clearly, and introduces some online tools you can use to analyze your own writing. Ask for your LinkedIn Learning account by contacting ANR IT at help@ucanr.edu.
Communicating Science, Creating Trust Video (40:24 min - Kat Kerlin)
Kat Kerlin, UC Davis Strategic Communications News Media and Relations Specialist presented a WebANR
- "Communicating Science, Building Trust."Communicating Science this handout summarizes the above video. (PDF)
UC ANR Translation services (UC ANR Web)
News & Information Outreach in Spanish (NOS) offers support in communication and outreach to Spanish speaking communities in California. The group promotes UC ANR's stories and public values through multiple media platforms.