Official websites use .gov
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.
Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock ( ) or https:// means you've safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.
When you’re done writing, use these testing tools to make sure your product is as clear as possible.
CDC’s Clear Communication Index helps you assess your health materials.
NCEH/ATSDR’s Clear Writing Assessment helps test if your materials are clear. [PDF – 422 KB]
A Paraphrase Test will tell you if readers interpret your messages as you intended. [PDF – 136 KB]