Use Shirtsleeve English
Shirtsleeve Strategies
Use Short, Familiar Words
Get Rid of Word Weeds
Eliminate Time-Wasters
Avoid Stuffiness and Clichés
Be Positive in Tone
Be Specific and Concrete
Don?t Jargonize
Make Items Parallel
Keep Terms Consistent
Use Power Language
Verbs Are Power Words
Use Active Voice
Go for the Verb!
Avoid Wimp-Speak
| K.I.S.S. ? Keep It Short & Simple!
It Is Simply Faster
Write Shorter Sentences
Create Must-Read Reference Lines
Get Right to the Point
Close with a Bang!
Write Shorter Paragraphs
Use Transitions
Format for Your Reader?s Eye
Design Your Page Visually
Use Headings and Labels
Make Memos and Letters Scannable
Make Email Effective
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