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Paragraphs
Begin each
paragraph with a
topic sentence that
summarizes
content.
Include only
information
relevant to topic
sentence.
Avoid long
paragraphs
Place sentences in
a logical order.
Bad
Few verbs per
number of words per
sentence p. 48
Excessive is/are verb
forms p. 52
Abstract nouns p.49
Many prepositional
phrases (in order to
in and to are
prepositions)
Good
Many verbs per
number of words per
sentence p. 48
Concrete verbs p. 49
Concrete nouns p.
49
Few prepositional
phrases
Bad
Few clauses p. 48
Passive voice p. 52
Separation of key
words:
Subject verb; actoraction p.48
Long rambling
sentences
Good
Many clauses p. 48
Active voice p. 52
Clear subject-verb,
actor-action p. 48
relationship
Specific, precise
sentences
Sentences must be
read several times
Good
Meaning of
sentences is easy to
find
Meaning is clear
after one reading
Instead of This
Accordingly
Accumulate
Acquire
Acquaint
Activate
Aggregate
Assist
Communicate
Compensation
Use This
So
Gather
Get
Tell
Begin
Total
Help
Write, talk, tell
Pay
Instead of This
Consequently
Continue
Demonstrate
Discontinue
Endeavor
Facilitate
Hence
Implement
Initiate
Maximum
Use This
So
Keep up
Show
Stop
Try
Ease, simplify
So
Carry out
Begin
Most
Instead of This
Modification
Nevertheless
Objective
Optimum
Personnel
Procure
Purchase
Terminate
Transmit
Utilize
Use This
Change
But, however
Aim
Best
People, staf
Get
Buy
End
Send
use
Inasmuch as
As a matter of fact
For the purpose of
In order
Including but not
limited to
With that being said
Said . . . .
. . . given . . .
We as (humans, etc.)
Formalize
Multifacted
Systematized
Prioritize
Time frame
Hard date
In-depth study
Infrastructure
Longitudinal study
Participatory
involvement
Resource utilization
Viability
Sincere and
Avoid Redundant
Phrases
earnest
Small in size
My personal
Maximize fully
opinion
Summarize briefly
Necessary
Thought and
essentially or
consideration
essentials
True facts
Past memories
Very unique
Point in time
Beg to advise
Cognizant of
Thanking you in
advance
Endeavor
Viable alternative
In regard/reference
to
I considered
now
Please be advised
that
Send separately
Return to us
[omit]
Normally
Today
I believe
We think
daily