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Clear Language Examples-COGA TF Spreadsheet
Use this Google form to submit examples of clear or unclear language. The COGA team will debate whether each example passes or fails. These debates will help refine the Silver Clear Language guidance we're developing.
Please note: the public can't view the examples we're gathering. We "locked down" these documents so folks can feel comfortable submitting "live" examples from real organizations or individuals. We will anonymize any example if we include it in a draft we share with the public.
All fields are optional. We are able to take information however you are most comfortable providing it.
Please note: the public can't view the examples we're gathering. We "locked down" these documents so folks can feel comfortable submitting "live" examples from real organizations or individuals. We will anonymize any example if we include it in a draft we share with the public.
All fields are optional. We are able to take information however you are most comfortable providing it.
What is the example text? (If it's short, please type it in here. If it's long, please use this space to describe where we can find the example on the page.)
What is the example text? (If it's short, please type it in here. If it's long, please use this space to describe where we can find the example on the page.)
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Source of the example text (Please input the url, if available)
Source of the example text (Please input the url, if available)
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Screenshot or video of the example (Optional)
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A good example of "clear language"
A bad example that is not clear or understandable
An example of where "clear language" is not applicable or relevant
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Please explain why you selected this example, how it demonstrates either good, bad, inapplicable, or other, and any proposals you may want to suggest regarding the example.
Please explain why you selected this example, how it demonstrates either good, bad, inapplicable, or other, and any proposals you may want to suggest regarding the example.
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What patterns does this example relate to? (Select all that apply)
What patterns does this example relate to? (Select all that apply)
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Clear words
Simple tense and voice
Double negatives/nested clauses
Literal language or non-literal language (such as use of metaphors, similes, or sarcasm)
Clear formatting and punctuation
Succinct text(short and clear block of text)
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What is the primary language of this example?
What is the primary language of this example?
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English (most common)
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Your name and email address (Optional, enables us to ask more questions if we have them—thank you!)
Your name and email address (Optional, enables us to ask more questions if we have them—thank you!)
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