As you draft your essay, try to make intentional decisions about word choice and sentence structure that support the effectiveness of your argument.
WORD CHOICE:
Maintain formal diction at all times
Avoid vague wording or generalizations
Focus on clear, precise description of abstract concepts such as costs, benefits, values, of decisions
Avoid passive voice ("to be" verbs). Active verbs clarify ideas, provide vital information, and prevent the construction of awkward, wordy sentences.
SENTENCE FLUENCY:
Use a variety of sentence types and lengths.
Proofread carefully for run-ons, comma splices, and sentence fragments
Provide a variety of sentence beginnings
Incorporate syntactic schemes into your writing. Due to the formal nature of this writing, however, you will want to avoid being too poetic or distracting with your use of schemes. Focus on using syntax intentionally to
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