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\r\n\r\nThe following concepts can be beneficial in helping to improve your professional writing style:\r\n\r\nUse Short Sentences:<\/u>\u00a0On average, your sentences should be between\u00a012 and 18 words<\/b>. You need to always think about\u00a0varying the length<\/b>\u00a0of your sentences, some with fewer than 12 words and a few with more than 18 words, but keep them\u00a0short on average<\/b>.\r\n\r\nChoose Simple Language:<\/u>\u00a0Complex terms<\/b>\u00a0are sometimes needed in technical writing, but they are often unnecessary for the reader\u2019s comprehension. Choose\u00a0simple words<\/b>\u00a0when you have the choice.\r\n\r\nUse Visual Language:<\/u>\u00a0Vague images<\/b>\u00a0make writing\u00a0dull<\/b>\u00a0and\u00a0unclear<\/b>. Choose\u00a0short, concrete words<\/b>\u00a0that the reader can\u00a0visualize<\/b>.\r\n\r\nConnect to Experiences:<\/u>\u00a0Readers feel\u00a0more comfortable<\/b>\u00a0with what they\u00a0know<\/b>. Find a way\u00a0to connect<\/i>\u00a0to a new idea<\/i>\u00a0with something your reader is\u00a0already familiar with.<\/i>\r\n\r\nExpress Thoughts Clearly:<\/u>\u00a0Trying to impress your audience with your knowledge and skills can sometimes lead to complicated messages. Present your ideas\u00a0simply<\/b>and\u00a0directly<\/b>.\r\n\r\n
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The following concepts can be beneficial in helping to improve your professional writing style:<\/p>\n

Use Short Sentences:<\/u>\u00a0On average, your sentences should be between\u00a012 and 18 words<\/b>. You need to always think about\u00a0varying the length<\/b>\u00a0of your sentences, some with fewer than 12 words and a few with more than 18 words, but keep them\u00a0short on average<\/b>.<\/p>\n

Choose Simple Language:<\/u>\u00a0Complex terms<\/b>\u00a0are sometimes needed in technical writing, but they are often unnecessary for the reader\u2019s comprehension. Choose\u00a0simple words<\/b>\u00a0when you have the choice.<\/p>\n

Use Visual Language:<\/u>\u00a0Vague images<\/b>\u00a0make writing\u00a0dull<\/b>\u00a0and\u00a0unclear<\/b>. Choose\u00a0short, concrete words<\/b>\u00a0that the reader can\u00a0visualize<\/b>.<\/p>\n

Connect to Experiences:<\/u>\u00a0Readers feel\u00a0more comfortable<\/b>\u00a0with what they\u00a0know<\/b>. Find a way\u00a0to connect<\/i>\u00a0to a new idea<\/i>\u00a0with something your reader is\u00a0already familiar with.<\/i><\/p>\n

Express Thoughts Clearly:<\/u>\u00a0Trying to impress your audience with your knowledge and skills can sometimes lead to complicated messages. Present your ideas\u00a0simply<\/b>and\u00a0directly<\/b>.<\/p>\n\n

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