Resources and assistance

If you need guidance with the tone, the language or the feel of your message, or simply would like someone to cast an eye over what you have prepared, we have support available to you. Contact our Student Communications team who can provide you with feedback and advice.

Request forms

Useful links

Topic	URL
Federation branding and Microsoft Office templates	Access the SharePoint Brand Library (staff permission required).
Federation social media guidelines	Be familiar with the social media policy, procedures and guidelines.
Federation website guidelines	Read our website standards and guidelines.
Plain language tips	Office of Parliamentary Counsel Victoria Law Foundation Plain Language Association International
Microsoft Word reading statistics	Go to support.office.com and search for ‘readability’.
Australian spelling	www.macquariedictionary.com.au
Grammar check	www.grammarly.com

Writing check-list

To maximise the effectiveness of your message, work through the Writing Check-list (pdf, 272kb).

Planning	Do I know who my target audience is? Have I chosen the best method to communicate with them? Is there a clear, single purpose to my message? Have I thought about the benefits to my audience? Will the audience know what I want them to do or understand?
Draft	Is my subject line engaging and descriptive? Is my message logically structured with the important information at the top? Have I told the reader everything they need to know? Have I told them how to find more information? Have I used clear and simple language? Is my message positive and encouraging?
Edit	Have I reviewed my writing using the 'Writing Toolkit'?
Review	Have I tested my message or asked for feedback? Have I rewritten my message if necessary?
Proofread	Has my message been thoroughly proofread?
Design and layout	Does my document follow the Federation brand guidelines?