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When you are finished with each sentence (or, if you wish, wait until you've done them all), click on Grammar's Version, which will reveal how we might have rewritten the sentence to achieve a more concise statement. ... Guide to Grammar and Writing...
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grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/quizzes/wordy_quiz.htm
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If you want to make your writing easier to read and understand, use Garbl's Concise Writing Guide. This free guide provides alternatives to overstated, pompous words; wordy, bureaucratic phrases; and verbose, sometimes amusing redundant phrases:
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home.comcast.net/~garbl/stylemanual/betwrit.htm
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The 11 Rules of Writing site is a concise guide to some of the most frequently violated rules of writing, punctuation, and grammar. It is intended for all writers as an aid in the learning and refining of writing skills. ... For a wider variety of information, check related FAQs and other writing resources. Also,
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"Wiley’s key message approach to writing is powerful. In these tough times, clear, concise writing gives us an edge with our clients that enhances our value to them."
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clearandconcisewriting.com/
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Annotated directory of Web sites about grammar, concise writing, style, words, action, wordplay, plain language, creativity, references and experts ... Online since Nov. 1, 1997, Garbl's Writing Resources Online features Web sites focusing on English grammar, concise writing, word play, the writing process,
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garbl.home.comcast.net/~garbl/writing/
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When writing, it is important to keep your messages concise. What does concise mean? To the point. As a reader, I don’t need to have to wade through a four ... Concise writing is respectful of the reader’s time. If you want me to meet you for lunch, send me an e-mail that says, “Mary, would you like to meet me for...
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www.dailywritingtips.com/concise-writing-the-truth-the-...
www.dailywritingtips.com/concise-writing-the-truth-the-whole-truth-and-nothing-but-the-truth/
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The Dictionary of Concise Writing: 10,000 Alternatives to Wordy Phrases (Paperback) ... Like Fiske's other guide, The Dictionary of Concise Writing can be used as a reference when needed or read cover to cover. In fact, reading it like a regular book is a good way to grasp the rudiments of good writing.
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www.amazon.com/Dictionary-Concise-Writing-Alternatives-...
www.amazon.com/Dictionary-Concise-Writing-Alternatives-Phrases/dp/0966517660
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"The Dimwit's Dictionary": Chosen by "PC Magazine Extra" as one of "The Top 10 Internet Downloads" for December 1999: "Anyone can start feeling a bit stupid after writing all those holiday cards. Let this tool help you be clever." -- Angela Gunn.
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www.softpedia.com/get/Others/E-Book/Dimwits-Dictionary....
www.softpedia.com/get/Others/E-Book/Dimwits-Dictionary.shtml
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The Dictionary of Concise Writing is an ebook where the Robert H. Fiske analyzes the excessive wordiness in common usage and draws up an alphabetical compendium of wordy phrases and more concise alternatives.
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www.freedownloadscenter.com/Business/Educational_Tools/...
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