In 2013, we evaluated how effectively federal departments complied with the Plain Writing Act of 2010. We graded on three distinct elements: Compliance Writing Information Design Submissions We requested that each department complete a survey about their Plain Language program. Specifically, we asked them to: Report information showing compliance with the specific requirements of the […]
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2012 Report Card
In 2013, we evaluated how effectively federal departments complied with the Plain Writing Act of 2010. We graded on three distinct elements: Compliance Writing Information Design Submissions We requested that each department complete a survey about their Plain Language program. Specifically, we asked them to: Report information showing compliance with the specific requirements of the […]
Enter the ClearMarks
Each year, we accept entries to the ClearMark Awards from Jan. 1-31. If you’re getting ready to submit your work to our next awards, these links will help you submit a better entry. ClearMark Awards FAQs – If you have questions about your entry, or the Awards in general, our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) is […]
2016
Grand ClearMark Winners Category Winners and Finalists Category: Original Documents Original Documents – Long Winner: Aptive Resources – Mended Hearts HeartGuide Finalists AARP Livable Communities – Imagining Livability Design Guide Anthem, Inc. – Anthem Weight Management Playbook Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina – Welcome Aboard Booklet for New BCBSNC Members Healthwise – 5 Steps for Writing in Plain Language Highmark […]
2015
Grand ClearMark Winners Category Winners and Finalists Category: Original Documents Private Companies Winner: Health Care Service Corporation – Health Insurance Buyer’s Guide Finalists Beacon Health Options – Gender Dysphoria Content on Achieve Solutions UnitedHealthcare Medicare & Retirement – UnitedHealthcare 2015 Medicare Advantage Enrollment Guide Anthem, Inc. – Amerigroup GA Families 360 Member Newsletter IQ Solutions […]
Financial Product Legalese – It’s on you
The Center for Plain Language had this to say about the legal fine print that overran one advertisement for an investment product: “Once again a financial institution that expects me to trust them with my money makes it impossible for me to know what they are going to do with my money.”
The Center had singled out a Charles Schwab & Co. ad for a Wondermark “award” for unintelligible writing.