There’s nothing more annoying then picking up an article or piece of writing and having to struggle to comprehend the writers main point. One of the most important tips on writing clearly is to understand what you are writing about. The more you understand the subject, the more effectively you can convey information about it. It is important to try to write things as you would say them. If you are finding it difficult to read your writing chances are others will find it difficult too.
Try not to use words that are too long or difficult to pronounce. Use transitions words such as “further more” or “in addition to” to allow your ideas to flow easier. Make sure to arrange your points in a logical way. Keep the more important things on top and the less important things at the bottom. Keep your sentences short, simple, and to the point. Try not to jump around too much with your ideas as this could confuse the reader. Write direct sentences using active rather than passive verbs. If possible, ask a friend to read your document over to point out any unclear, jumbled, or run-on sentences. Revise, re-write, and edit! Make sure you check for accuracy, spelling, and sentence construction. Always look for ways to make more complex ideas clearer and simpler to grasp.
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I liked the Video at the end, it was a good way to tie everything together.
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ReplyDeleteYour post was very informative. I picked up a few tips that will definitely help me to write clearly. I also like the video that you embedded to the post. I felt the video was made for me because I tend to have problems with writing long sentences, and then not being able to figure out how to break them down. I would also say that just as it is important to understand what you are writing about, it is also important to know who you are writing for. Understanding your audience needs can also help you write clearly and effectively also. Overall, Great job on the first post!
ReplyDeleteYou did a great job with the introduction. It seems like the second paragraph was too much in list form and I would have liked to see you elaborate a little more on your ideas. You made some good suggestions and the video was a great way to illustrate your points!
ReplyDeletegreat video...like the examples...proofread your work for punctuation and other errors in mechanics 9e.g., subject headings need to have first letter of important words capitalized)
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