The 4 powers of clear writing in international development
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Use Word templates for plain language and accessibility
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Practicing what I preach: Improving my writing
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RESOURCES: Digital accessibility
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BOOK: A Guide to Writing for the United Nations, by W. H. Hindle
W. H. Hindle, a career editor for the UN, wrote a guide on how to write clearly for the organization ...
RESOURCES: Plain language for international development
International organizations like the UN aren't known for clear writing. But there are some guides and examples out there. Writing ...
Plain language as a bridge where there is no shared culture
In diverse settings, we can't rely on "common sense" to communicate. That's why we need plain language: to make the ...
Non-designers can design for better readability: 3 simple principles
Making your text more readable will help you reach more people. And there are simple principles that even non-designers can ...
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