Clarity as a right: the contribution of ISO 24495-1 towards plain language
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.3145/thinkepi.2024.e18a09Keywords:
Plain language, Right to understand, Content creation, Standardization., ISO 24495-1Abstract
In July 2023, the TC 37 committee of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) culminated years of collaborative efforts by publishing the ISO 24495-1 standard for plain language. This standard, a product of a broad consensus, is now accessible to anyone committed to enhancing clarity in communication. Crafted by experts in plain language: linguists, technical writers, translators, designers and content creators from various countries, this authoritative guide will assist authors in producing texts (print or digital documents, as well as scripts for multimedia content) that are clear and accessible to their intended audience. Applicable across most written languages, the standard integrates the latest research findings and the collective expertise of plain language professionals.References
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