Part 1: Governing principles and Guidelines.
Part 1 of the ISO24495 was published in 2023. It can be purchased from the ISO-website, or from National Standard Bodies.
Document 1: Not about words.
A document that shows that Part 1 is not about words or readability formula
The guidance in the standard includes many plain language practices that are not word related. The ISO standard has roughly 485 ideas. These cover a variety of language issues (such as the content’s structure, findability, understandability, and usability) but only 7% focus on word choice.
Document 2: Clear communication for better health.
Guidance for applying the ISO Plain Language Standard to health Information.
This resource serves as a guide to help improve your health communication material. By highlighting the significance of plain language in health communication and the benefits it brings to both individuals and public health initiatives, this resource aims to inspire you to embrace this approach in your writing. It provides practical advice and strategies for incorporating plain language principles into the creation of your health communication materials, empowering you to effectively engage and educate your priority audiences.