Return-Path: <root> Received: (from root@localhost) by literacy.nifl.gov (8.10.2/8.10.2) id f7VBuGY11066 for health-archive@nifl.gov; Fri, 31 Aug 2001 07:56:16 -0400 (EDT) Resent-Message-Id: <200108311156.f7VBuGY11066@literacy.nifl.gov> Received: from tomts6-srv.bellnexxia.net (tomts6.bellnexxia.net [209.226.175.26]) by literacy.nifl.gov (8.10.2/8.10.2) with ESMTP id f740xaf13811 for <nifl-health@nifl.gov>; Fri, 3 Aug 2001 20:59:36 -0400 (EDT) Received: from sympatico.ca ([64.228.250.189]) by tomts6-srv.bellnexxia.net (InterMail vM.4.01.03.16 201-229-121-116-20010115) with ESMTP id <20010804005930.WNPH20780.tomts6-srv.bellnexxia.net@sympatico.ca>; Fri, 3 Aug 2001 20:59:30 -0400 Message-ID: <3B6B4882.3B1E1C2B@sympatico.ca> Date: Fri, 03 Aug 2001 20:57:38 -0400 From: Lisa Lucas <lisa.lucas@sympatico.ca> Reply-To: lisa.lucas@sympatico.ca X-Mailer: Mozilla 4.7 [en] (Win95; U) X-Accept-Language: en To: nifl-health@nifl.gov CC: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-health@literacy.nifl.gov> Subject: Re: [NIFL-HEALTH:3248] Looking for Assessment Tool References: <0321C4F597FBD311ACBE00D0B72CE9EF04FE22CF@mtadams.nws.orst.edu> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Resent-From: root@literacy.nifl.gov Resent-Date: Fri, 31 Aug 2001 07:56:16 -0400 Resent-To: health-archive@nifl.gov Status: O Content-Length: 2031 Lines: 58 Ellen, Contact the National Literacy Secretariat in Ottawa and have them send you "EASY DOES IT - Plain language and Clear Verbal Communication Training Manuel." In particular look at the S.M.O.G. Readability Formula. I hope it will be of some help. Good Luck Lisa Lucas Direcetor of Action ABC - Literacy for individuals recovering from substance abuse and those with special needs. Tel:(514) 235-7440 schustee@orst.edu wrote: > Greetings. > > I am seeking a tool that would assess people's: > * awareness of > * attitudes about > * knowledge of > the importance of clear communication as well as their ability to apply > clear writing strategies to written materials. > > It would be used to conduct a baseline needs assessment with members of my > organization. > > If you know of such a tool or have developed one, I would be interested in > hearing from you. > > Many thanks. > > Ellen > > Ellen Schuster > Nutrition and Food Specialist > Oregon State University Phone: > 541-737-1017 > Extension Family & Community Development Fax: 541-737-0999 > 161 Milam Hall Email: > schustee@orst.edu > Corvallis, OR 97331-5106 > Web site: http://osu.orst.edu/dept/ehe/nutrition.htm > > Nutrition Education Programs vision: Working together to educate and equip > Oregonians to live healthy, active lives through nutrition education. > > Extension Family and Community Development vision: Everyone deserves a > nurturing family and caring community. Oregon families are strengthened as a > result of our interdisciplinary educational programs and community > partnerships. > > Oregon State University Extension Service vision: Oregon State University > Extension Service is the "front door to OSU" and the premier provider of > nonformal education that meets the needs of Oregonians and contributes > significantly to strong individuals, families and communities, a vibrant > economy, and sustainable natural resources.
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