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10' <br /> Writing <br /> MRM"�" <br /> host writing, managing venters, or editing <br /> Writing, co-writing, 9 writer <br /> Write for the reader,our P� n <br /> Write according to Y <br /> Writing Tips <br /> * Determine what is relevant, and emphasize it <br /> I' p <br /> (ex: relevant: history of prior action or specific <br /> authorization: maybe less relevant: chronology of work <br /> * Within sections, use sub-headings to draw interested audiences' <br /> attention (ex: in "Recommendation-break out "impacts") <br /> Use simplified professional language <br /> i <br /> - translate the unfamiliar to the familiar <br /> - translate specialist terms to common terms <br /> - state options, opposing arguments. prolcon <br /> - use correct Standard English <br /> • Cut excess <br /> - omit useless detail <br /> - omit useless repetition <br /> - use active voice <br /> - use short sentences frequently <br /> •Get feedback <br /> circulate a draft for early review and comment <br />