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Advice from start of lecture: Find a model Prioritise the logical argument Topic sentences Refer back to main argument Use consistent terminology Focus on the main story Advice from ‘How to write short paper’ Structure Paper is made up of paragraphs Paragraphs are made up of sections PEEL structure for body paragraph Simplicity Never use long word when a short one will do Cut words Write to communicate Use parallel construction Vividness Use examples Write in the concrete Keep them short, original, memorable Advice from ‘Strunk and White’ Choose a suitable design and hold it Use the active voice Put statements in the positive form. Use definite, specific, concrete language. Keep related words together Begin with a topic sentence. Make the paragraph the unit of composition Omit needless words Express coordinate ideas in similar form. Orwell Don’t use clichés Avoid long words Cut words when you can Use active voice Avoid jargon Don’t say anything barbarous |