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Q&A How to write more clearly and with shorter sentences?

The best way I know of to improve this technique is to study writers who have mastered the technique in question. In your case, it might help to read published papers (ideally on a similar topic) ...

posted 8y ago by Tim Haight‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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#2: Initial revision by user avatar Tim Haight‭ · 2019-12-08T05:51:08Z (almost 5 years ago)
The best way I know of to improve this technique is to study writers who have mastered the technique in question. In your case, it might help to read published papers (ideally on a similar topic) to understand how other writers communicate their findings. Reading is often the best way to hone craft.

In my personal experience, I find that using simple and compound sentences works best to communicate complex ideas effectively, as well as ensuring that I understand the material I am writing about. Often times, when I don't understand the material enough, my writing becomes convoluted in an attempt to mask this deficiency. So, I always ask myself what I want the reader to know. In your case, what about this error is pertinent for the audience? Answer questions like this in bullet form. Then, combine these points effectively into clear sentences. I find that this process isolates the main ideas and gets rid of the "fluff" that simply does not need to be there.

#1: Imported from external source by user avatar System‭ · 2017-01-01T21:35:54Z (almost 8 years ago)
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