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amwa-333	Schindler, Thomas	The Making of the International Standard for Writing in Plain Language ISO 24495-1: Its Usefulness, Content, and How It Came into Existence	2024	5	.pdf	application/pdf	3178	170	44	THE MAKING OF THE STANDARD Looking back, it is difficult to determine who exactly it was who came up with the idea for creating a universal definition of plain language and a standard across regions, let alone Structure of the plain language standard • Foreword • Introduction • Scope • Normative references • Terms and definitions • Governing principles • Guidelines • Annex A: Overview of principles and guidelines • Annex B: Sample checklist “Plain language ensures readers can find what they need, understand it and use it. ISSN 2163-5315 AMWAJournal.org 51 There is ample evidence across many domains that writing in plain language saves time or money or both for readers and organizations.	cache/amwa-333.pdf	txt/amwa-333.txt