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 […]
History
In the mid-1990s, a group of federal Plain Language advocates met monthly in Washington, DC. We called ourselves PEN – the Plain English Network. In 2000, we changed the name to PLAIN – the Plain Language Action and Information Network. And PLAIN still exists today. However, some PLAIN members knew we also needed a different […]
Federal Report Card Archive
We evaluate how well federal agencies comply with the Plain Writing Act of 2010. Each year, our Federal Report Card grades federal departments within each agency and advises them how to improve. We grade federal departments on two main criteria: Compliance – Does the agency content submitted fulfill the requirements of the Plain Writing Act […]
Reports
Using the Plain Writing Act of 2010 as our guide, we promote the use of plain language across all communication channels and for all audiences. The reports here show how our community of experts tackle a variety of projects, reviewing content and reporting their findings. Federal Report Cards Every year, we review federal department and […]
The time has come…
For me to depart from the Center’s Board. It’s been a terrific 10 years, but I need a rest and the Center needs a change of leadership.
We’ve gotten a lot done since we hosted our first big conference, the Plain International conference in Washington in 2005. We had over 300 people from 17 countries participate. The event set the trend for the bigger and better Clarity and Plain International Conferences we now enjoy…