On Wednesday, October 15, Cheryl Stephens leads the Editors Canada webinar “Introduction to Cognitive Science For Editors and Writers.”
This is your last call to register! And don’t forget: members of Editors Canada and our partner organizations save 40%.
Date: October 15, 2025
Time: 1pm, ET
Length: 1 hour
Language: English
Level: Introductory
Type: Instructional
Member price: $42
Non-member price: $70
Bridge the gap between basic research and practical communication. Present strategies for applying findings from cognitive psychology, linguistics and neuroscience to real-world writing, editing and communication tasks—such as improving clarity, fostering inclusivity and enhancing reader engagement. Highlight interdisciplinary approaches and translational research that inform best practices.
Instructor
Cheryl Stephens is a leader in the field of plain language communications. She is the author of The Foundations and Processes of Clear Communication, Plain Language Legal Writing and Plain Language In Plain English. She is an educator, trainer and consultant in clear communication. She helped design and deliver the SFU Plain Language Certificate Program and has taught many Editors Canada webinars.
Can’t make it this time?
We’re pleased to announce this webinar will be recorded and available for purchase.
Recordings of many of our recent webinars are now available for sale. When you buy an Editors Canada webinar recording, you’ll receive a video file to watch at your leisure on your computer or mobile device. The file is yours to keep, so you can watch it again and again.
Visit our webinar recordings page to see what’s available now. We’re adding new recordings regularly and some are available for a limited time only, so be sure to check often.
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Editors Canada’s Virtual Training Day
Join us for Editors Canada’s Virtual Training Day! This is a conference-style day-long event with curated training and networking to enhance your editing skills and keep you competitive in the job market. Training Day sessions will be available for individual purchase at regular member and non-member pricing. The full Training Day package includes exclusive access to our networking sessions, as well as a discounted rate for the full day (when compared with purchasing individual recordings).
This event will be held virtually via Zoom on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, from 8:45 a.m., EDT to 5:45 p.m., EDT. All training sessions will be recorded and sent to attendees following the event.
Browse the full schedule on webinars.editors.ca.