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Center for Plain Language retweeted
Missed the #PlainLanguage Association International conference in September in Buenos Aires? Meet a few participants through four podcasts. plainlanguagenetwork.org/pla…
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Interested in #PlainLanguage certification? Fill out this quick survey. It takes about 8 minutes. I know because I did it already.
You’re invited to participate in a survey about #PlainLanguage certification! This short, anonymous survey aims to gauge the level of interest in plain language certification aligned with the newly released international plain language guidance standard: bit.ly/3PpIyVP
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Our #MyHealthfinder tool was recognized for the 2023 ClearMark Award by @plain_language! 🏆 Learn about our efforts to improve this preventive services tool and the impact it’s made for users: health.gov/news/202306/odphp…
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The new #PlainLanguage Standard is a valuable addition to language professionals’ tool kits. Learn about the new standard and how it can improve the impact of your work. bit.ly/3rJn6Of #writing #editing
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Canada’s Guidance on Alcohol and Health Public Summary won the @plain_language 2023 Grand ClearMark Award. Our director @PooleWavelength was part of the group that prepared this guidance and we are committed to supporting public education on alcohol. bit.ly/43459dQ
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Center for Plain Language retweeted
Congratulations to this year's ClearMark Awards winners. It's fantastic to see so many winners from health communications. #PlainLanguage can help people with poor #HealthLiteracy have better outcomes and experiences of the health system. Find the winners online: @plain_language.
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Center for Plain Language retweeted
Hooray for our favorite awards ceremony! We're so proud to be recognized along with our wonderful clients on 2 wins this year. As always, huuuuge thanks to our friends @plain_language for putting on the event — and we can't wait for the return to in-person next year! 😍
🏆With our ClearMark Awards, we set a high standard for clarity and simplicity in the materials created by North American government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and private companies. Take a look at the 2023 winners: bit.ly/43Mwvpy
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Center for Plain Language retweeted
Judging for the ClearMark Awards right now. As usual, I'm blown away by the entrants' creativity, skill, and commitment to plain language. centerforplainlanguage.org/a… @plain_language @govplainlang @PlainEnglishAus @PLAIN_Lang_Intl @LWIonline
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Looking forward to judging again. The entries are always so impressive (and heartening).
Did you make a mark in clear, #PlainLanguage communications? Submit your entry for our 2023 ClearMark Awards: bit.ly/3KMkBpy
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Center for Plain Language retweeted
The Center for @plain_language ClearMark Awards are now open for our North American colleagues. Celebrate clear communication by nominating a noteworthy example of #PlainLanguage. Entries close on 31 March 2023. Visit the website to enter bit.ly/3Zs6HgA
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Center for Plain Language retweeted
Is your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) web page written in #PlainLanguage? On @plain_language Federal Report Card 2022, @USDA increased its score to A. See how it organizes and clearly explains the process to file a request. usda.gov/ogc/office-informat…
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Center for Plain Language retweeted
Replying to @plain_language
@plain_language released its Federal Plain Language Report Card. We're sorry to see a decrease in US agencies' quality of writing. Find the report online bit.ly/3CRACFN or contact our editors to evaluate the quality of writing at your workplace bit.ly/3F9uWZm.
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#PlainLanguage—see how these agencies fared in 2022 in the Federal Report Cards. Using the Plain Writing Act of 2010 as its guide, @plain_language reviewed federal department and agency websites. Plan now for 2023. centerforplainlanguage.org/2…
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Center for Plain Language retweeted
The State of Government-Speak in 2022: A Slight Dip in Agency Writing Grades, But Within That ‘A Far More Positive Story’ dlvr.it/SgkmXy dlvr.it/SgkmYB
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Center for Plain Language retweeted
The @plain_language 2022 Federal Plain Language Report Card again cites our FOIA page as an "excellent model." centerforplainlanguage.org/2…
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Center for Plain Language retweeted
Can't wait to find out this year's #ClearMark winners at #AccessForAllConference tomorrow! We're proud to have some entries in the running on behalf of our amazing clients.💫 @plain_language @AccessForAllCon
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Center for Plain Language retweeted
Thinking about icons in #plainlanguage today at @AccessForAllCon @govplainlang @PLAIN_Lang_Intl @ClarityInterna @plain_language @NCILiteracy @IHAhealthlit Can you guess what these #icons haven been used for?
Center for Plain Language retweeted
ClearMark Awards for #plainlanguage Nominations Are Open!! Submit your best healthcare education content through March 15. @plain_language centerforplainlanguage.org/a…
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Center for Plain Language retweeted
Replying to @mattyglesias
As my friend @Deedra4Arizona points out in her advice for public speakers: Every moment someone spends trying to figure out what you just said, is a moment they're not listening to whatever you're saying now.
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Center for Plain Language retweeted
In case you missed it: Today, we'll be discussing results from the 2020 Federal #PlainLanguage Report Card. Join us at 2 p.m. (Eastern). There's still time to register: digital.gov/event/2021/01/13…
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