In this post I will summarize the various ways that I can improve upon my 'clarity' through tips in "Rules for Writers"
1. Balance Parallel Ideas: In order to get an idea across in an effective and pleasant to read manner, write in parallels as much as possible. Things such as the length and all other manners in which something is written all play a part in the ability to effectively understand a sentence. This is especially effective when presented in pairs.
3. Variety: A lack of sentence variety will inevitably end up monotonous, especially in the openings of sentences. An interesting trick that may work at times is to invert a sentence structure to make it varied. The name of the game is variety, and too much of any one thing is a recipe for monotony.
4. Tighten Wordy Sentences: This is an issue I have, with sentences that could be shorter without losing much meaning. Unnecessary repetition and phrases that can be cut without losing meaning are only serving to make a sentence less coherent and concise. The structure of many sentences can also be simplified. Essentially, it is important to know where information is important and where it can simply be cut out.
Reflection:
After reading my classmates, I realize a lot of each persons problems with writing in relation to my own. I probably could have talked more about the various ways in which each section affects me personally. I also liked reading a lot of the lists that had bulleted points, that generally made it easier to read.
Posts that I commented on:
http://mlubniewski.blogspot.com/2015/09/clarity-part-1.html?showComment=1442710409198#c3110290830754244599
http://thomascortez.blogspot.com/2015/09/clarity-part-1.html?showComment=1442711354485#c495069127946380525
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