Beyond plain language: A learner-centered approach to pattern jury instructions
Document Type
Article
Publication Title
Technical Communication Quarterly
Publication Date
1-1-2011
Abstract
Before a jury begins deliberation, judges provide instructions to guide jury decisionmaking. Unfortunately, extant literature has demonstrated poor comprehension of these instructions. Although there have been attempts to simplify the language of these instructions, plain language may not be enough to ensure comprehension. Instead, the principles of technical communication advocate the adoption of a learnercentered perspective and suggest increased novice-expert interactions to assist jurors in comprehending the task assigned to them. © 2011 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.
Volume
20
Issue
1
First Page
92
Last Page
112
DOI
10.1080/10572252.2011.528345
Recommended Citation
Miles, K., & Cottle, J. (2011). Beyond plain language: A learner-centered approach to pattern jury instructions. Technical Communication Quarterly, 20 (1), 92-112. https://doi.org/10.1080/10572252.2011.528345
ISSN
10572252
E-ISSN
15427625
