Write to satisfy the ISO Plain Language Standard
Introduction to ISO and plain language
Some definitions of plain language
Readers get what they need
How to research readers
Clear writing: Words and their tone
Clear Writing: Writing Understandable Sentences and Paragraphs
6. Build structure and clear organization
7. Evaluation: readers can easily use information
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Guiding principles
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Checklist and activity for training
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Consider engaging readers early
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Build interim evaluation into process
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Casual testing methods
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Checklist for a document audit
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Ensure follow-ups
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Monitoring and evaluation of communication activities
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TLDR After You Write (Check for bias; Readability Tests_
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Discussion
