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Effective writing
Effective writing
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What is effective writing?
Guidelines for effective writing
Avoid ambiguity
Avoid idiomatic or colloquial expressions
Avoid unnecessary use of jargon
Cite your sources
Don’t omit essential words
Don’t say more than two things in a sentence
Eliminate wordiness
Follow standard word order
Follow the six basic patterns
Forget myths and ignore hearsay
Hyphenate to make your meaning clear
Make comparative statements parallel
One word, one meaning
Restrict sentences to one central thought
Use commas correctly
Use lists
Use short sentences for emphasis
Use the active voice when possible
Use verbs as verbs and nouns as nouns
Writing guidelines
Key principles
Key principles
The importance of clarity
The importance of clarity
Why are rules and conventions important
Why are rules and conventions important?
