Plain language is a civil right
Access to information is essential for us to participate in society and lead healthy lives. Plain language helps us access ...
What’s wrong with “native speaker”? Plus ESL, ELL, EFL…alphabet soup!
In reality, a "native English speaker" means people who are from a Western English-speaking country. The term is used to ...
BOOK: The Elements of International English Style, by Edmond H. Weiss
Ever wonder how to write English suited for international readers? Edward Weiss's Elements of International English Style is a comprehensive ...
RESOURCES: Public style guides in English
Here are links to some major public style guides in English, such as for the governments of Australia, EU, and ...
RESOURCE: “How to write a research paper – A to Z of academic writing”
Academic editing giant Enago provides a great online guide/overview of all the basics you need to know about academic writing ...
Tidbits for editors and proofreaders (from CIEP2021)
Random stuff that I and others shared at CIEP2021 that I found useful for editors and proofreaders. I'm having an ...
Style sheets: What are they & why do you want to use them
Wondering what style sheets are? They're a simple tool that will ensure consistency across your document and help you communicate ...
RESOURCES: Plain language
Using plain language means writing in a way that your intended audiences can immediately find, understand, and use your messages ...
Expressing time zones for events
As events have gone online since 2020, we've become more conscious of time zones. If your event targets an international ...
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