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Clear Writing
Style
The Electronic Writing Course explains how to write
clearly by using simple, everyday words and avoiding jargon and abstract
writing. The CLEAR WRITING STYLE section explains writing and editing
techniques you can use to simplify your style.
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It covers:
• Complex words
• Jargon
• Abstract writing
• Abbreviations and acronyms
• Foreign Expressions
• Legal words
• Signpost language
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COURSE
OUTLINE
I. WRITING
CLEARLY
>
Quote
>
Buzzphrase Generator
o
Complex Words
> Quote
>
How StyleWriter Helps
>
Exercises
o Jargon
>
Quotes
> Tip: The Wider the Audience, the
More Danger of Jargon
> Tip: Imagine your Reader Asking
"What's that?"
> Tip: Do not try to Impress your
Audience
> Tip: Use your Spelling Checker as a
Jargon Buster
> Examples
> Military
> Public Service
> Politicians
> Recruitment Agencies
> Jargon Generator
>
Using Technical Language
>
Editing Technical Terms
> Exercises
o
Abstract Writing
> Quote
> Example 1
> Example 2
>
How StyleWriter Helps
>
Tip: Give Enough, but not too much information
> Exercises
o Abbreviations and Acronyms
>
Quotes
Tip:
Use Parentheses to Define the Abbreviation
Tip:
Use your Spelling Checker
> Other Definitions of PC
> Acronyms and Abbreviations Defined
> Abbreviations Checklist
>
What these Abbreviations Mean
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Foreign Expressions
> Quotes
>
How Many Foreign Expressions do you Know?
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How SlyleWriter Helps
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Avoid Latin Shorthand
>
Exercise
o Legal Words and Phrases
>
Quote
> How SlyleWriter Helps
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Related Topics
> Regulations
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Signpost Language
> Tip: Avoid any Reference to Other
Parts of the Document
>
How SlyleWriter Helps
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