PLAIN eJournal

Best practice, case studies and reflections from plain language practitioners around the world.

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  • PLAIN eJournal Vol. 5, No. 2 (2023)

    Collaboration: The Heart of Plain Language Advancement — this issue explores the many forms collaboration can take in plain language work, from user testing and mentoring to international standards and AI-assisted editing.

    Published On: September 1, 2023

  • PLAIN eJournal Vol. 5, No. 1 (2023)

    This issue invites plain language practitioners from around the world to share their results proudly — with case studies, regional perspectives, and expert insights demonstrating the real impact of clear communication.

    Published On: March 1, 2023

  • PLAIN eJournal Vol. 4, No. 1 (2022)

    PLAIN's eJournal Vol. 4, No. 1 focuses on the theme of getting to know your reader — who they are, what challenges they face, and what they need — with contributions from 12 writers across 8 countries.

    Published On: March 1, 2022

  • PLAIN eJournal Vol. 3, No. 2 (2021)

    With the long-awaited plain language ISO standard in the final stages of approval, this issue reflects on the years of work that have gone into making it a reality, with articles by the people who developed it.

    Published On: September 1, 2021

  • PLAIN eJournal Vol. 3, No. 1 (2021)

    This issue focuses on the work of the International Plain Language Federation, with updates on the developing ISO plain language standard, progress on certification and training, and perspectives from plain language advocates across Europe.

    Published On: March 1, 2021

  • PLAIN eJournal Vol. 2, No. 1 (2020)

    This issue brings highlights from PLAIN's 12th international conference in Oslo, Norway, in September 2019, including Scandinavia's world-leading plain language models, the power of collaboration, and how plain language helps protect public safety.

    Published On: June 1, 2020

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