Opinion

Annetta L Cheek, PhD
2023.10.04

The benefits of Plain Language in the United States

Annetta L Cheek, PhD

Dr. Cheek earned a PhD in Anthropology from the University of Arizona. She spent 25 years in the US Federal government, mostly writing and implementing regulations. She was the Chair of the board of the Center for Plain Language from its founding in 2003 until June 2014. She was instrumental in getting the US Congress to pass the Plain Writing Act of 2010. She is on the Board of Clarity International. Currently she is working to develop plain language standards under ISO and is the Chair of the Standards Committee of the International Plain Language Federation.

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Christopher Balmford<br>(Managing Director of Words and Beyond (Australia), past-president of Clarity, convenor and project leader of ISO’s TC 37 Working Group 11, lawyer)
2023.09.26

Plain Language: a part of your brand

Christopher Balmford
(Managing Director of Words and Beyond (Australia), past-president of Clarity, convenor and project leader of ISO’s TC 37 Working Group 11, lawyer)

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Professor Joe Kimble<br>(Cooley Law School)
2023.10.04

The Arguments Against Plain Language Have Been Refuted

Professor Joe Kimble
(Cooley Law School)

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Professor Joe Kimble<br>(Thomas Cooley Law School)
2023.10.04

Plain Language: The Bottom Line

Professor Joe Kimble
(Thomas Cooley Law School)

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