03+Writing+-+Be+Concise

Economy of Language
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 * Always aim to write the most meaning using the least number of words
 * Avoid wordiness and awkward phrasing by avoiding purple prose (lots of "big"/sophisticated words where more direct ones will do. This does not mean you should sacrifice sophistication of language. There is a balance to be struck.

= Links =
 * OWL Purdue's advice on being **concise**
 * Exercises on reducing wordiness
 * Strunk's Elements of Style (look for the more recent version: Strunk and White's Elements of Style in your library or bookstore)
 * How to write succinctly