Evaluate the material using the 7 categories of the CDC Clear Communication Index: 1) Main Message and Call to Action; 2) Language; 3) Information Design; 4) State of the Science; 5) Behavioral Recommendations; 6) Numbers; and 7) Risk.
STEP 1: PREPARE Read the CDC Clear Communication Index: https://www.cdc.gov/ccindex/ Review the CDC Clear Communication Index Score Sheet: https://www.cdc.gov/ccindex/pdf/full-index-score-sheet.pdf Locate a consumer health information resource for evaluation that meets the following criteria: May be published online or in print, such as a pamphlet, handout, or web page Published by a reputable health organization or institution … Read more