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Seven Common Survey Design Errors and How to Avoid Them

March 29, 2022 | Filed under: Susan Chambers

Not so many years ago, administering a survey to get feedback from stakeholders (e.g., clients, members) was a time-consuming and expensive venture. These days, conducting a survey study has become much simpler with the advent of web-based survey tools. But perhaps the process has become a bit too quick and …

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What is Plain Language? Part 5: The Nitty-gritty

February 15, 2022 | Filed under: Aaron Dalton

This is the fifth and last in a series of articles discussing the basic principles of plain language by Aaron Dalton. I offer two half-day workshops: the first is all about the why and then we look at some document-level issues like tone. This is the workshop that I am most passionate …

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What is Plain Language? Part 4: Craftsmanship

November 16, 2021 | Filed under: Aaron Dalton

This is the fourth in a series of articles discussing the basic principles of plain language by Aaron Dalton. Most of the writing that happens in an office is stream-of-consciousness. We fire off dozens of quick emails and texts a day with little thought. But the writing we do for external readers …

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What’s New in the Canadian Press Stylebook

November 2, 2021 | Filed under: Lucy Payette

Since its inception in 1940, The Canadian Press Stylebook has changed “cautiously,” as stated on its website, with a motto of “evolution, not revolution.” Nonetheless, if you’ve followed Canadian Press style, you know it isn’t enough to commit to memory the style standards and leave it at that. Language and …

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Update on the International Plain Language Standard: An Interview with Gael Spivak

October 26, 2021 | Filed under: Merel Elsinga

Gael Spivak, a previous president of Editors Canada, works in-house for the federal government as a writer and editor. Part of her job is her involvement in creating an international plain language standard for the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). At the Editors Canada conference on June 13, 2021, Gael …

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What is Plain Language? Part 3: When You Assume …

October 12, 2021 | Filed under: Aaron Dalton

This is the third in a series of articles discussing the basic principles of plain language by Aaron Dalton. You’re preparing a speech for a community association. You disagree with a particular policy, but you moderate your language because you “know” that most people disagree with you. What nobody realizes, though, is …

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What is Plain Language? Part 2: Reading is a Skill

August 31, 2021 | Filed under: Aaron Dalton

This is the second in a series of articles discussing the basic principles of plain language by Aaron Dalton. Defining literacy Literacy is not just about being able to read and write; it’s also about being able to understand and use what you read. In an earlier blog post, I …

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A Day in the Life of a Content Marketing Specialist: Maggie Clark

August 3, 2021 | Filed under: Maggie Clark

Writing and editing career paths can take many directions. In this “day-in-the-life” series, experienced professionals share their personal experiences in various roles related to writing, editing and communications. If you’re interested in writing a post for this series, please email The Editors’ Weekly. What is your job? I’m part of …

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What Is Plain Language? Part 1: A Definition

June 22, 2021 | Filed under: Aaron Dalton

This is the first in a series of articles discussing the basic principles of plain language that I’ve found successful in my teaching. These principles may not be new to my fellow editors. Perhaps some material here will be useful in your own educational efforts. My experience is with non-fiction, …

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A Day in the Life of a Communications Manager: Marianne Grier

June 1, 2021 | Filed under: Marianne Grier

Writing and editing career paths can take many directions. In this new “day-in-the-life” series, experienced professionals share their personal experiences and various roles related to writing, editing and communications. If you’re interested in writing a post for this series, please email The Editors’ Weekly. What is your job? I’m an …

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