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Professional Communication Skills Practice Test: Technical Writing - Writing Instructions — Flashcards

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  1. Use short sentences and short paragraphs
  2. Arrange points in logical order
  3. Make statements specific
  4. Put the most important item in each sentence at the beginning
  5. Say one thing in each sentence
  6. Avoid using acronyms and multi-syllable words
  7. Use imperative (bossy) verbs such as "go" and "stop" 
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