Return-Path: <root> Received: (from root@localhost) by literacy.nifl.gov (8.10.2/8.10.2) id f7VBuLY11107 for health-archive@nifl.gov; Fri, 31 Aug 2001 07:56:21 -0400 (EDT) Resent-Message-Id: <200108311156.f7VBuLY11107@literacy.nifl.gov> Received: from cpha.ca ([209.87.228.91]) by literacy.nifl.gov (8.10.2/8.10.2) with ESMTP id f7AIxDf28057 for <nifl-health@nifl.gov>; Fri, 10 Aug 2001 14:59:13 -0400 (EDT) Received: from [10.10.10.177] (209.87.228.89) by cpha.ca with ESMTP (Eudora Internet Mail Server 2.2.2); Fri, 10 Aug 2001 14:50:19 -0400 Message-Id: <p04310108b799de46d1d0@[10.10.10.177]> In-Reply-To: <3B6B4882.3B1E1C2B@sympatico.ca> References: <3B6B4882.3B1E1C2B@sympatico.ca> X-Priority: 2 (High) Date: Fri, 10 Aug 2001 14:59:05 -0400 To: nifl-health@nifl.gov From: Annette Boult <aboult@cpha.ca> Subject: Re: [NIFL-HEALTH:3249] Re: Looking for Assessment Tool Cc: jmaclachlan@cpha.ca Content-Type: multipart/mixed; boundary="============_-1214652548==_============" Resent-From: root@literacy.nifl.gov Resent-Date: Fri, 31 Aug 2001 07:56:21 -0400 Resent-To: health-archive@nifl.gov Status: O Content-Length: 154540 Lines: 2294 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" ; format="flowed" Hi Ellen, This refers to your request for an assessment tool for clear communication... We are the Plain Language Service (PLS), one leg of the National Literacy & Health Program, in the Canadian Public Health Association located in Ottawa. (The National Literacy Secretariat is not us.) Kathy Bose is the Manager of the PLS. Our Health Resource Centre does have, among others, the "Easy Does It - Plain language and Clear Verbal Communication Training Manual" to which Lisa refers. Page 47 gives the step by step formula on "How to Use the S.M.O.G. (Simple Measure of Gobbledegook) Formula". You can order this directly at our health resource centre: hrc/cds@cpha.ca. However, I am taking the liberty of faxing you (at: 541-737-0999) an order form for your convenience. I have enclosed, for your information, a list of our services and of our clients. I am quite sure this will of assistance to you. Please let us know if we may be of further service to you. Regards, Annette Boult (see below) >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 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. Content-Id: <p04310108b799de46d1d0@[10.10.10.177].0.0> Content-Type: application/msword; name="Svs.doc" ; x-mac-type="5738424E" ; x-mac-creator="4D535744" Content-Disposition: attachment; filename="Svs.doc" Content-Transfer-Encoding: base64
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Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" ; format="flowed" -- Annette Boult, Assistant Plain Language Service National Literacy and Health Program Canadian Public Health Association 400 - 1565 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1Z 8R1 CANADA Tel: (613) 725-3769 ext. 177 Fax: (613) 725-9826 Email: aboult@cpha.ca
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