2017 Report Card
…Voice Writing Style Structure and Navigation Information Design and Presentation Pictures, Graphics, and Charts (if applicable) The Center uses these same criteria to judge our annual plain language awards, the…
2017 Report Card
…Voice Writing Style Structure and Navigation Information Design and Presentation Pictures, Graphics, and Charts (if applicable) The Center uses these same criteria to judge our annual plain language awards, the…
Facebook knew better
…teaching legal research, writing, and drafting. She recently left legal education to pursue private consulting. Her firm, J Clement Communications, focuses on legal writing, legal drafting, and plain legal language….
The assignment was simple
The assignment was simple in theory… The assignment was simple in theory–choose one of the article options given to us by our professor, apply the method of plain language to…
Thank you, Deanna Lorianni
…on new life when she and Meghan took over. “I genuinely appreciate the opportunities I’ve been given to contribute to the Center for Plain Language and the global plain language…
Who you gonna call – Wordbusters!
…Department of Homeland Security. He earned his plain language spurs working on the Clinton Administration’s Plain Language Initiative as a member of Vice President Gore’s National Partnership for Reinventing Government….
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Unite with clarity champions at the ClearMark Awards
…fact, no other annual event in North America gathers so many plain language professionals to celebrate and advance our work. If you’re like many of my clarity comrades, you may…
How your brain reacts to ambiguity — and what to do about it
…of advertising and comedy. Used ineffectively, however, ambiguity’s multiple meanings can create confusing and misleading language that prevents readers from understanding what you mean. And when it comes to plain…
How and why to use descriptive link language
…Quality Assurance Tips for Webmasters About the author: Katherine Spivey is co-chair of the Plain Language Action and Information Network (PLAIN) and the General Service Administration’s Plain Language Launcher….
Clear Content: Every written word represents your university brand
…GatherContent.com. https://gathercontent.com/blog/clear-content-every-written-word-represents-your-brand About the author: Deborah S. Bosley is the Owner and Principal at the Plain a Language Group. She is a board member at The Center for Plain Language….
ClearMarks Awards Ceremony
Celebrate a Day of Plain Language in D.C.! Tuesday, May 8, 2018 See who won If you care about plain language and clear communication, we have a terrific day of…
March Grammar Madness: Commas Win in an Upset!
…in a later blog. Oh, in October Healthwise also celebrates International Plain Language Day—with plain M&Ms! About the author: Karen Baker is Vice Chair for the Center for Plain Language…
It’s the most wonderful time of the year…
But forget “the parties for hosting, marshmallows for toasting, and caroling out in the snow” because it’s time for ClearMark nominations! Once again, the Center for Plain Language will honor…
Smarten up – Don’t be a dummy
…longtime Federal employee currently serving as a Program Manager in the Department of Homeland Security. He earned his plain language spurs working on the Clinton Administration’s Plain Language Initiative as…