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Constructing Sentences

Constructing Sentences. Paul V. Anderson’s Technical Communication , 6 th ed. Simplify your sentences. Put the action in your verbs. Use the active voice unless you have a good reason to use the passive voice. Emphasize what’s most important. Vary your sentence length and structure.

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Constructing Sentences

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  1. ConstructingSentences Paul V. Anderson’s Technical Communication, 6th ed.

  2. Simplify your sentences.

  3. Put the action in your verbs.

  4. Use the active voice unless you have a good reason to use the passive voice.

  5. Emphasize what’s most important.

  6. Vary your sentence length and structure.

  7. Global Guideline: Adapt your sentences for readers who are not fluent in your language.

  8. Read more about constructing sentences in Chapter 8 of Technical Communication.

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