Re: [NIFL-HEALTH:3248] Looking for Assessment Tool

From: Lisa Lucas (lisa.lucas@sympatico.ca)
Date: Fri Aug 03 2001 - 20:57:38 EDT


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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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