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How to write clearly and concisely
How to use proper grammar and punctuation
How to structure a business document
Give it some space
When you write something, you get very close to it. It is nearly impossible to distance yourself from it straight away to edit properly.
The longer you can leave a draft before editing, the better. Half an hour to two days is enough of a break to edit well. When you do edit, read your work out loud. You'll catch more problems and get a better feel for how everything flows.
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Spend the most time on the beginning
The beginning of anything you write is the most important part. If you don't catch someone's attention at the start, you won't hold it later.
You should spend a disproportionate amount of time working on the first few sentences, paragraphs, or pages.
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Use all the resources you can
A recommended how-to guide on writing good, clear English is “The Elements of Style” by William Strunk Jr. and E.B. White.
- “Politics and the English Language” by George Orwell is also worth studying to avoid “ugly and inaccurate” writing.
- A writing ass...
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The first draft
The first words you write are the first draft. Writing is thinking. You'll rarely know what exactly you want to say when you start writing.
The time you put into editing, reworking and refining turns your first draft into a second draft, and then into a third. If you keep refining it o...
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Common errors
Most writing mistakes are widespread, but good writers just get better at spotting them. Some things you'll learn to watch for are:
- Overuse of jargon and business-speak, like "utilize" or "endeavor" instead of "use" or "try."
- Clichés are stale phrase...
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If in doubt, cut it
It is more likely you've written too much than too little.
The rule for most writers is, "If in doubt, cut it." If a word, sentence, or paragraph isn't necessary, delete it. It will clarify what you're trying to say.
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Keep the structure in mind
The structure is what your writing hangs on.
- A topic sentence that is followed by supporting paragraphs and a conclusion work best.
- Break up a series of paragraphs into concise points and, where necessary, insert subheads.
- For longer pieces, the s...
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Things to Look for When Editing
- Look for spelling and capitalization errors that your editing software may have missed.
- Punctuation can make a big impact on how your paper flows. It creates a rhythm that can completely make or break a paper.
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