Plain language supports science communication
…so the document is widely distributed at public meetings, and it also provides valuable context for the media who still devote a lot of time to this story. Since I…
Plain Language Report Card
…there was such a law?) But even though there is no penalty for failure to comply with the law, the report card has gotten its share of media attention. That’s…
Clear Language, Fair Justice: Simplifying Debt Processes in Minnesota
…Beatty is a Communications Specialist with experience in creating and executing communication strategies, developing brand identities, conducting market research, managing media relations, and engaging with the public. She is passionate…
A note of thanks — and a few good things we’ve done
…that need help. Over 1,400 queries have resulted in projects to improve company documents, websites, and multimedia. In 2010, the Center for Plain Language instituted the ClearMark Awards to honor…
Center for Plain Language honors March of Dimes with the Grand ClearMark Award; Charles Schwab captures the Grand WonderMark Award
…of plain language. ClearMark of Merit: Hennepin County, MN. Absentee Voting. ClearMark of Merit: U.S. Department of Agriculture, D.C. Introduction to Plain Language Course. Multimedia WINNER: EmmiSolutions, LLC, Chicago. EmmiTransitions:…
Financial Literacy Month – The role of plain language in explaining financial concepts
…advice for female entrepreneurs, college students, and recent graduates. She earned a BA in Communications and Media from DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois, where she continues to live and work….
2019 Federal Report Card
…repetitive Overview sections, some social media links, a confusing horizontal menu right in the middle of the page, and lots of numbers and links (including one labeled ‘steps,’ which is…
ClearMark Finalists
…Prevention/Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services CommunicateHealth, Inc. Genetic Alliance/ Expecting Health Health Literacy Media Healthwise Immigration Advocates Network and Pro Bono Net…
ClearMarks Awards Ceremony
…fun at our 9th annual cocktail hour, dinner, and awards event. Peter Loge is our keynote speaker on “The Future of Plain Language.” An Associate Professor of Media and Public…
2015 Report Card
…people to demand plain language in all the documents they receive, read, and use. For more information and to become a member, visit www.centerforplainlanguage.org. Media Contact: Diane Chojnowski, diane@centerforplainlanguage.org 641-919-0385…
2014 ClearMark Winners
…tone and obvious candor and fairness help to make this article an easy read. Go to top Multimedia Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Link: Tutorial Judges’ Comments: This clever…
TIME privacy report
…people to demand plain language in all the documents they receive, read, and use. For more information and to become a member, visit www.centerforplainlanguage.org. Media Contact: Diane Chojnowski, diane@usability.org, 641-919-0385…
Adapting to experts
…on the information. That’s a powerful business tool when experts want more money from the budget office, a raise from the company president, or more media interviews to promote their…
It’s the most wonderful time of the year…
…the best of plain language in original documents, revised documents, websites, legal language, and multimedia. We’ve streamlined the process this year to make it even easier to enter. View the…
On the event of Annetta’s “retirement”
…by President Obama Developed the annual Plain Writing Act Report Card measuring federal agency compliance with the Plain Writing Act. Since the report card gets a lot of media attention,…