Writing: Using Plain Language; Media Skills: Blogging

[LO-3] Download A Plain English Handbook from the website of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) at www.sec.gov/pdf/handbook.pdf . In one or two sentences, summarize what the SEC means by the phrase plain English

. Now scan the SEC’s introduction to mutual funds at www.sec.gov/investor/pubs/inwsmf.htm . Does this information follow the SEC’s plain English guidelines? Cite several examples that support your assessment. Post your analysis on your class blog.