Toolkit Part 2: Using a reader-centered approach

This page links to the download for Toolkit Part 2, Using a reader-centered approach to develop and test written material.  This part covers the following topics:

• Preface about the Toolkit
  • What is the Toolkit?
  • What topics are covered in the Toolkit?
• A reader-centered approach
• Remember that you are writing for your readers, not yourself.
  • How do you differ from your intended readers?
• Look at motivation from your readers' point of view.
• Learn by observing where and how the material will be used.
• Focus on removing common barriers.
  • How can you create low barrier material?
• Orient toward the subset of readers who are less knowledgeable, less attentive, and less skilled at reading.
• Get help from readers on what to say and how to say it.
  • What kinds of help can you get?
  • What methods can you use?
• Rely on feedback from readers as the ultimate test.

To view Toolkit Part 2, click the download listed below.  You are also allowed to save or print a copy of this download from your personal computer.