Mechanics of writing
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This document provides tips for effective mechanics of writing that can improve clarity and avoid ambiguities. It advises using active voice over passive voice in academic writing and avoiding subjective language like "I think." Precise word choices and varied sentence structures are emphasized to clearly convey intended meanings in as few words as possible. Topical sentences that outline paragraph topics and avoiding common grammatical errors are also addressed.
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- 10. DO NOT USE: I think… I strongly argue I , we, our Which is the ‘subjective’ punctuation mark? DOYOU USE ACTIVEVOICE OR PASSIVE VOICE INACADEMICWRITING? Please note this argument…
- 11. Avoid Ambiguities Phonetic ambiguity He pronounced strongly. He pronounced wrongly. Lexical ambiguity(Equivocation) Syntactic ambiguity(Amphiboly) Avoid circumlocutions. Avoid using many words when it can be said in clearly in a few.
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