Editorial Guide
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Page Count: 58
- EditorialGuideRev1
- AppendixA
- AppendixB-DEQLogo
- AppendixC- EmailGuidance
- AppendixD-WritingTips
- Appendix D - General Writing Tips
- Know your audience and writing goals.
- Use the most effective style and tone to match your goals.
- Use the active voice as much as possible.
- Avoid ambiguity; use plain rather than complex or elegant language.
- Use positive statements wherever possible.
- Break up the monotony by mixing long and short sentences.
- Avoid clichés and jargon.
- Repeat if necessary but don’t be redundant.
- Revise, edit; edit, revise.
- Remember, clarity is king.
- Appendix D - General Writing Tips
- AppendixE-CommonMisusedWords
- AppendixF-WordsPrepositions