IEEE Transactions on Professional Communication Mar 2026

Expanding the Inclusive Potential of Federal Plain Language Guidelines Through Intersectional Critical Empathy

Kristin C. Bennett University of Oklahoma
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IEEE Transactions on Professional Communication
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2026-03-01
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10.1109/tpc.2026.3658117
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