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Clear Writing Techniques

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    1. An Introduction to Clear Writing
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    Clear writing matters because communication matters! In this lesson, learn the basics for clear writing, including style, brevity, grammar, and tone.

    An Introduction to Clear Writing
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    Clear writing matters because communication matters! In this lesson, learn the basics for clear writing, including style, brevity, grammar, and tone.

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    2. Brevity and Clear Writing
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    Shakespeare wrote that, "Brevity is the soul of wit." In this lesson, learn to write effective sentences by eliminating redundancies, wordy writing, and more.

    Brevity and Clear Writing
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    Shakespeare wrote that, "Brevity is the soul of wit." In this lesson, learn to write effective sentences by eliminating redundancies, wordy writing, and more.

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    3. Clear Writing Style Tips
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    Do you want to write in an impactful way? After learning a few simple rules, your writing be unforgettable. Start with the big rule: make subjects clear!

    Clear Writing Style Tips
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    Do you want to write in an impactful way? After learning a few simple rules, your writing be unforgettable. Start with the big rule: make subjects clear!

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    4. Things to Avoid When Writing
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    Clear writing is the ultimate goal. Fortunately, it's not too hard. In this lesson, learn to avoid five common style errors will help you write clean sentences.

    Things to Avoid When Writing
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    Clear writing is the ultimate goal. Fortunately, it's not too hard. In this lesson, learn to avoid five common style errors will help you write clean sentences.

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    5. Grammar Basics for Clear Writing
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    Grammar isn't boring. It's awesome! In this lesson, discover some basic (and extremely useful) grammar rules and learn when and why grammar matters in writing.

    Grammar Basics for Clear Writing
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    Grammar isn't boring. It's awesome! In this lesson, discover some basic (and extremely useful) grammar rules and learn when and why grammar matters in writing.

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    Anien K
    This is really helpful especially for someone who has been learning English for over 20 years now. I feel stuck and needed some new content.
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    Stuart Mill English
    So glad to hear. I was an English teacher for ~10 years and now write textbook materials full-time. I was definitely thinking of people like you when I made this course!!
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    Kath W
    Wonderfully done. I am unable to access the rubric however. Is there another way to get it?
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    Stuart Mill English
    Thanks for saying so, Kath! I just updated that link. Working now?
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    Sarah L
    The link to the clear writing rubric isn’t correct ): Otherwise, I enjoyed the course so far!
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    Stuart Mill English
    Glad you enjoyed it, Sarah! I just fixed the link to the rubric. (Sorry for the delay... I made this in 2014 and don't check it very often these days...)
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    Joni T
    This is great!
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    Stuart Mill English
    Thanks, Joni!
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    G K
    Very well done! I enjoyed watching the video and will definitely use the tips I learned here.
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    Stuart Mill English
    :) Go Gigi!
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