Maryland is a passionate advocate for plain English who can artfully transform the most dense, complex information into accessible and easy-to-understand material. Her passion and ability are fantastic.
Christopher Thornborough, Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment (2013)
 
 
 
  I just wanted to record how very impressed I was with the high quality and innovative materials that you have created for the Rehabilitation Pathway Pilot. In eighteen years at ACC I have never seen anything of quite this quality produced in-house and it has engendered a fantastic response from participants.
 
Your innovative approach, attention to detail, and thorough research have combined to provide something quite special. I congratulate you on this and the other high quality pieces of work that you have produced when I have had the pleasure of working with you. Thank you!
Louise Campbell, Rehabilitation Practice Advisor
 
 
 
  This is a faultless transformation of a wordy, jargon-laden sentence into plain English. It substitutes officialese expressions into simpler alternatives that do not compromise the content. It breaks up a long sentence snake into short and digestible bites. The remaining initialisms were appropriate for its audience, showing the effective judgement of its editor. The result provides the best 2011 example of a plain English sentence.
Judges' comment, WriteMark Plain English Awards 2011
 
 
 
  I can't believe how quickly you have got it to this stage. You are amazing!!!
Margaret Tobin, Quality Assurance Team Manager
 
 
 
  Is it too early in the process to tell you that I’m impressed? Looking good – thanks.
Hans Jorgensen, Project Manager
 
 
 
 
Don’t write merely to be understood, but so you can’t possibly be misunderstood - Robert Louis Stevenson