TECHNICAL WRITING
BUILDING CLEAR, CONCISE SENTENCE
Selecting words effectively is an important step in developing a clear,
concise direct writing style. And since words are combined into sentences as the
basic building blocks of paragraphs and entire presentations, it follows that
developing effective sentences is equally important. This section will help you to
develop the kind of lean. Meaty sentences you need. It will help you avoid errors
in grammar of sentence structure.
WORDS COMMONLY MISUSED
The dictionary is the best source for determining the exact spelling or meaning
of the word. This list, however contains some of the words most commonly
confused or misused.
ACCEPT – EXCEPT ADVICE – ADVISE
AFFECT - EFFECT ALLREADY – ALREADY
ALLRIGHT – ALRIGHT BAD – BADLY
QUICK TIP
Readers want solid, specific information and as pointed out earlier, even if they
need only generalities. The specific details imply in general. Using specific details
does not necessarily mean using a lot more words or adding extra points. In fact,
straightforward details will often save words.
BUILDING CLEAR, CONCISE SENTENCE
Selecting words effectively is an important step in developing a clear,
concise direct writing style. And since words are combined into sentences as the
basic building blocks of paragraphs and entire presentations, it follows that
developing effective sentences is equally important. This section will help you to
develop the kind of lean. Meaty sentences you need. It will help you avoid errors
in grammar of sentence structure.
WORDS COMMONLY MISUSED
The dictionary is the best source for determining the exact spelling or meaning
of the word. This list, however contains some of the words most commonly
confused or misused.
ACCEPT – EXCEPT ADVICE – ADVISE
AFFECT - EFFECT ALLREADY – ALREADY
ALLRIGHT – ALRIGHT BAD – BADLY
QUICK TIP
Readers want solid, specific information and as pointed out earlier, even if they
need only generalities. The specific details imply in general. Using specific details
does not necessarily mean using a lot more words or adding extra points. In fact,
straightforward details will often save words.
