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Writing with Style
What Do We Mean by “Style”?
http://www.unc.edu/depts/wcweb/handouts/style.html
What do professors mean when they write “awk” or “wordy” on your papers? Recognize potential problems with your writing style and learn how to overcome them.
Elements of Style
http://www.bartleby.com/141/
In this classic reference book, William Strunk, Jr. explains the requirements of clear English style.
Revising Sentences
http://www.rpi.edu/dept/llc/writecenter/web/revise.html
Revise dull sentences into more lively, interesting ones.
Rewriting to Avoid Choppy Sentences
http://www.rscc.cc.tn.us/owl&writingcenter/OWL/Connect.html
Go for a better “flow” by using connecting words.
More on Improving Sentence Variety
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/print/general/gl_sentvar.html
Add some rhythm in your choppy sentences.
Cutting Clutter
http://www.rscc.cc.tn.us/owl&writingcenter/OWL/Clutter.html
Avoid wordiness and redundancy.
Cut the Fat from Sentences
http://home.comcast.net/~garbl/writing/concise.htm
Eliminate wordiness—make your sentences clear and direct.
Watch it, Buddy!
http://www.unc.edu/depts/wcweb/handouts/gender.html
Should it be “all men are created equal” or “all people are created equal”? Some tips on using gender-sensitive language.
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