Debunking the Myth that Science Communication and Plain Language are Opposites
In 2014, the EU approved a regulation for the mandatory provision of plain language summaries
Respect and Tolerance: Plain Language can Help!
We can all do our part to keep each other safe, to promote respect, to
Pizza, Wine and… Manhole Covers? The Importance of a Human in the Loop to Keep Words in Context and Context in Words
In a recent series of edits and translations, I found myself repeatedly fixing “isotopic breaks”
Event 201 Explained: a Pandemic Simulation about a Fictional Coronavirus (not Covid-19)
In October 2019, the World Economic Forum, the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security, and
The Unintended Good from an Unexpected Evil: Covid-19 Effects on Nature, Will They Last?
Covid-19 is causing the most disruptive effect on lifestyle seen in the 21st century. The
The Novel Coronavirus COVID-19 and Plain Language
The virus is spreading as a disease (so far over 90,000 people infected and over
Health Literacy is Multidimensional
Health Literacy has been understood as literacy applied to health information. But we now know
Is Plain Language Worth It?
I was asked this question by a group of non-fiction writers. The bottom line: all
Plain Language Principles
How do we promote successful written communication? “Plain language is clear language. It is simple
Don’t “you know?” Them: Turning the “Teach-Back” Technique Around on Doctors for Patient Advocacy
Language is key at the doctor’s office. Improving physician-patient communication can have huge benefits. In