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2. Put the action of the sentence in the verb.

Don't bury it in a noun or blur it across

the entire sentence. Watch out especially for nominalizations (verbs that have been made into

nouns by the addition of -tion).

a. An evaluation of the procedures needs to be done.

b. The procedures need to be evaluated.

c. We need to evaluate the procedures.

d. The stability and quality of our financial performance will be developed through the

profitable execution of our existing business, as well as the acquisition or

development of new businesses.

e. We will improve our financial performance not only by executing our existing

business more profitably but by acquiring or developing new businesses.

3. Reduce wordy verbs.

a. is aware, has knowledge of ----------> knows

b. is taking --------> takes

c. are indications --------> indicate

d. are suggestive --------> suggests

4. Use expletive constructions ("It is," "There is," "There are") sparingly.

a. It was her last argument that finally persuaded me.

b. Her last argument finally persuaded me.

c. There are likely to be many researchers raising questions about this methodological

approach.

d. Many researchers are likely to raise questions about this methodological approach.

5. Try to avoid using vague, all-purpose nouns, which often lead to wordiness.

--factor, aspect, area, situation, consideration, degree, case . . .

a. Consumer demand is rising in the area of services.

b. Consumer demand for services is rising.

c. Consumers are demanding more services.

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