More resources

• ISO International Plain Language Standard - The International Organization for Standardization has developed guidelines and principles for creating documents in plain language.
• Plainlanguage.gov - The Plain Language Action and Information Network in the U.S. has created a website that includes plain language guidelines, examples, and resources such as checklists to help you create clear communications.
• Five Steps to Plain Language - The Center for Plain Language has produced a short resource to highlight five key steps for creating clear documents. 
• What is Plain Language? - This short video from Editors Canada provides a helpful overview of plain language principles. 
• Guidelines for Better Legal Workshops - The Ontario Justice Education Network (OJEN) has created a set of guidelines to help plan effective public legal education workshops.
• The Public Speaks, Again: An International Study of Legal Communication - This article shares the results from an international study on the public's legal communication preferences.