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TypeAuthor(s)YearTitleEditor/Journal/WebsiteThemeTagLanguage
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BookAdler, M. & Perry, P.2017.Clarity for Lawyers: Effective Legal Language. 3rd ed. Law Society. GeneralDefinition
Benefits
Misconceptions and criticism
English
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GuideAiraksinen, E.2020.Kohti kohteliasta selkokieltä.[Online] Available from: https://www.kielikello.fi/-/kohti-kohteliasta-selkokielta.GeneralPlain Language guidesFinnish
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BookAsprey, M. 2010.Plain Language for Lawyers. 4th ed. Federation Press. GeneralDefinition
History of Plain Language
Misconceptions and criticism
English
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BookBailly, S.2020.Maîtriser les techniques rédactionnelles. Pour des textes clairs et efficaces. Dunod. GeneralPlain Language guidesFrench
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ArticleBalmford, C. Not dated.Plain Language: Beyond a Movement.[Online] Available from: https://www.plainlanguage.gov/resources/articles/beyond-a-movement/.GeneralHistory of Plain LanguageEnglish
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Journal articleBalmford, C., Cheek, A., Kleimann, S., Harris, L. & Schriver, K.2018.Plain Language standards: A way forward. Clarity, 79:11-16.GeneralHistory of ISO StandardEnglish
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BookBaumert, A.2016.Leichte Sprache – Einfache Sprache. Literaturrecherche, Interpretation, Entwicklung.Bibliothek der Hochschule Hannover. GeneralHistory of Plain Language (Germany)German
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BookBaumert, A.2019.Einfache Sprache in Zeiten des Wandels. Zur Notwendigkeit einer verständlichen Wissenschaft.Springer.GeneralBenefitsGerman
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BookBreivega, O. & Senje, A.2010.Klarsprak I Prakis.Kunnskapsforlaget.GeneralPlain Language guidesNorwegian
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GuideBureau de la traduction.2020.Clés de la rédaction. La langue claire et simple. [Online] Available from: https://www.noslangues-ourlanguages.gc.ca/fr/cles-de-la-redaction/guide-du-redacteur-contenu-content-fra#langue-claire-simple.GeneralPlain Language guidesFrench
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Journal articleCheek, A. 2010.Defining plain language.Clarity, 64:5-15.GeneralDefinitionEnglish
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BookClerc, I. & Beaudet, C.2008.Langue, médiation et efficacité communicationnelle. Presses de l’Université Laval. GeneralPlain Language guidesFrench
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GuideCommission européenne, Direction générale de la traduction.2011.Rédiger clairement. [Online] Available from: http://publications.europa.eu/resource/cellar/725b7eb0-d92e-11e5-8fea-01aa75ed71a1.0020.03/DOC_1.GeneralPlain Language guidesFrench
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GuideConstruForce Canada. 2018.Langage clair pour la construction. [Online] Available from: https://www.careersinconstruction.ca/sites/cic/files/pdf/Essential_skills/langage_clair_pour_la_construction_0.pdf. GeneralPlain Language guidesFrench
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Journal articleCornelius, E.2015.Defining ‘plain language’ in contemporary South Africa.Stellenbosch Papers in Linguistics, 44:1-18.GeneralDefinitionEnglish
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BookCutts, M.2020.Oxford Guide to Plain English. 5th ed.Oxford Univeristy Press.GeneralDefinition
History of Plain Language
English
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GuideDelage, G. & Madinier, B.2006.Rédiger… simplement, Principes et recommandations pour une langue administrative de qualité.[Online] Available from: https://mcc.gouv.qc.ca/fileadmin/documents/publications/spl/rediger_simplement.pdf.GeneralPlain Language guidesFrench
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GuideDelage, G. & Madinier, B.2011.Bonnes pratiques de la communication écrite dans les démarches en ligne. Groupe franco-québécois sur la modernisation de l’État.GeneralPlain Language guidesFrench
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GuideDivision du développement économique.2021.Fiche technique. Écrire avec clarté. Ontario : Ministère de l'agriculture, de l'alimentation et des affaires rurales. [Online] Available from: http://omafra.gov.on.ca/french/nfporgs/07-050.htm.GeneralPlain Language guidesFrench
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BookEagleson, R. 1990.Writing in Plain English. Australian Government Publishing Service.GeneralDefinition
Misconceptions and criticism
English
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Journal articleEagleson, R. 2009.Ensnaring perceptions on communication: underlying obstacles to lawyers writing plainly.Clarity, 62:9-13.GeneralMisconceptions and criticismEnglish
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GuideeWBS.2017.Guide des bonnes pratiques pour des documents administratifs clairs.  [Online] Available from: https://ensemblesimplifions.be/sites/default/files/guide_lisibilite_documents.pdf.GeneralPlain Language guidesFrench
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GuideeWBS.2017.Outils pour une démarche de simplification. [Online] Available from: https://ensemblesimplifions.be/telechargements.GeneralPlain Language guidesFrench
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GuideFédération canadienne pour l’alphabétisation en français et Option consommateur.2002.Écrivez clairement et simplement pour être lu et compris. Guide pour les rédacteurs en entreprise. [Online] Available from: http://www.option-consommateurs.org/documents/principal/fr/File/alpha_oc0211.pdf.GeneralPlain Language guidesFrench
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GuideField, Z. 2012.European Commission, “How to Write Clearly".[Online] Available from: https://op.europa.eu/en/publication-detail/-/publication/bb87884e-4cb6-4985-b796-70784ee181ce.GeneralPlain Language guidesEnglish
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BookFlesch, R. 1979.How to Write Plain English: A Book for Lawyers and Consumers. Harper Collins.GeneralPlain Language guidesEnglish
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Journal articleFlesch, R. 1948.A New Readability Yardstick.Journal of Applied Psychology, 32(3):221-233.GeneralPlain Language guidesEnglish
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GuideGovernment Digital Services.2016.Writing for Gov.UK: The Style Guide for the website Gov.UK[Online] Available from: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/content-design/writing-for-gov-uk.GeneralPlain Language guidesEnglish
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BookGowers, E. 2015.Plain Words: A Guide to the Use of English.CCH Incorporated.GeneralPlain Language guidesEnglish
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Journal articleHallik, K.2020.Building a clear language strategy in Estonia.PLAIN e-journal, 2:10-11.GeneralHistory of Plain Language (Estonia)English
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ArticleInternational Plain Language Federation.Not dated.Plain language definitions.[Online] Available from: https://www.iplfederation.org/plain-language/.GeneralDefinitionEnglish
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BookJames, N. 2007.Writing at Work: How to Write Clearly, Effectively and Professionally. Allen & Unwin.GeneralMisconceptions and criticism
Plain Language guides
English
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BookKimble, J. 2006.Lifting the Fog of Legalese: Essays on Plain Language. Carolina Academic Press.GeneralMisconceptions and criticismEnglish
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BookKimble, J. 2012.Writing for Dollars, Writing to Please: The Case for Plain Language in Business, Government, and Law. Carolina Academic Press. GeneralDefinition
History of Plain Language
Benefits
Misconceptions and criticism
English
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BookKimble, J. 2017.Seeing Through Legalese: More Essays on Plain Language. Carolina Academic Press.GeneralMisconceptions and criticismEnglish
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ArticleKvarenes, M. Not dated.Good results using plain language: 10 examples from the Norwegian state administration and municipalities.[Online] Available from: https://www.sprakradet.no/globalassets/klarsprak-ny/om-klarsprak/materiell/good-results-using-plain-language---10-examples-from-the-norwegian-state-administration-and-municipalities.pdf.GeneralBenefitsEnglish
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Journal articleLee, K.B.2020.Plain language protects citizen's safety and the right to know.PLAIN e-journal, 2:18-19.GeneralHistory of Plain Language (South Korea)English
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ArticleLocke, J. 2004.A History of Plain Language in the United States Government. [Online] Available from: http://www.plainlanguage.gov/whatisPl/history/locke.cfm.GeneralHistory of Plain Language (USA)English
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Journal articleMavrič, V.2020.Citizens' language in the European ParliamentPLAIN e-journal, 2:16-17.GeneralHistory of Plain Language (Europe)English
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BookMowat, C. 2015.A Plain Language Handbook for Legal Writers. 2nd ed.Carswell.GeneralMisconceptions and criticismEnglish
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Journal articleOlsson, I.2020.Sweden - plain language nirvana?PLAIN e-journal, 2:12-13.GeneralHistory of Plain Language (Sweden)English
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Journal articleOrderud, G. & Kvarenes, M.2020.Norway's 10-year plain language odyssey. PLAIN e-journal, 2:6-7.GeneralHistory of Plain Language (Norway)English
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GuidePlain Language.gov. 2011.Federal Plain Language Guidelines. [Online] Available from: https://www.plainlanguage.gov/media/FederalPLGuidelines.pdf.GeneralPlain Language guidesEnglish
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ArticlePLAIN.2018.Why use plain language? [Online] Available from: https://www.plainlanguage.gov/about/benefits/.GeneralBenefitsEnglish
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BookRedish, J. 2012.Letting Go of the Words. 2nd ed.Morgan Kaufmann.GeneralPlain Language guidesEnglish
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Book chapterRomain, C., Rey, V. & Pereira, M.E.2016.L’enjeu de la rédaction professionnelle au XXIème siècle.
Dans S. Plane, C. Bazerman, F. Rondelli, C. Donahue, A. Applebee, C. Boré, P. Carlino, M. Marquillo-Llaruy, P. Rogers et D. Russel (dir), Recherches en écriture : regards pluriels. p. 497-515. Recherches textuelles 13. Université de Lorraine – CREM. GeneralPlain Language guidesFrench
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GuideRuel, J., Allaire, C., Moreau, A.C., Kassi, B., Brumagne, A., Delample, A., Grisard, C. & Pinto da Silva, F.2018.Communiquer pour tous. Guide pour une information accessible. [Online] Available from: http://w3.uqo.ca/communiquerpourtous.GeneralPlain Language guidesFrench
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Journal articleSamuels, A. 2006.Plain language in the UK.Clarity, 56:6-9.GeneralHistory of Plain Language (UK)English
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GuideSavard, C.2003.Pour qu’on vous lise tout simplement… techniques de rédaction en langage clair et simple. [Online] Available from: https://www.forumcommunicateurs.gouv.qc.ca/ressources/docs-reference/vous-lise-simplement-rq-2003.pdf.GeneralPlain Language guidesFrench
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Journal articleSchriver, K. 2017.Plain Language in the US Gains Momentum: 1940–2015. IEEE Transactions on Professional Communication, 60(4):343-383.GeneralHistory of Plain Languange (USA)English
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GuideSecrétariat du Conseil du Trésor du Canada. 2020.Guide de rédaction du contenu du site Canada.ca. 2.0 Langage clair et simple.[Online] Available from: https://www.canada.ca/fr/secretariat-conseil-tresor/services/communications-gouvernementales/guide-redaction-contenu-canada.html#toc3.GeneralPlain Language guidesFrench
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GuideSecrétariat national à l'alphabétisation - Développement de ressources humaines Canada.1994.Pour un style clair et simple – Guide du formateur. [Online] Available from: https://publications.gc.ca/collections/collection_2017/ircc/MP95-2-1-1994-1-fra.pdf.GeneralPlain Language guidesFrench
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Journal articleSlabbert, S. & Green, N. 2018.A plain language standard for Afrikaans. Clarity, 79:35-39.GeneralLocalizationEnglish
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ThesisTrudeau, S.2003.Les recommandations liées à la rédaction en langue claire et simple : entre lisibilité et intelligibilité. Unpublished masters thesis.Université Laval.GeneralPlain Language guidesFrench
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GuideU.S. Securities & Exchange Commission. 1998.A Plain English Handbook. [Online] Available from: https://www.sec.gov/pdf/handbook.pdf.GeneralPlain Language guidesEnglish
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Journal articleValdovinos, C. 2010.Advocating plain language. Clarity, 64:40-45.GeneralBenefitsEnglish
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BookVervier, A.2012.Rédaction claire : 40 bonnes pratiques pour rendre vos écrits professionnels clairs et conviviaux. Edipro.GeneralPlain Language guidesFrench
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BookWilliams, C.2022.The impact of Plain Languge on Legal English in the United Kingdom.Taylor & Francis.GeneralHistory of Plain Language (UK)French
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