Subject: Elements of Style
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Posted on: 2014-03-06 19:09:00 UTC
I remember getting that as required reading for an English course once. I think it was actually more informative than the class.
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On the subject of grammar and writing by
on 2014-02-26 21:46:00 UTC
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William Strunk's book The Elements of Style gives a lot of useful advice on what to do and what not to do as a writer. In particular, I found his bit on using the passive voice, avoiding adverbs and omitting needless words quite helpful.
Here's where you can find it (if anyone is interested):
http://www.crockford.com/wrrrld/style3.html#11 -
Elements of Style by
on 2014-03-06 19:09:00 UTC
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I remember getting that as required reading for an English course once. I think it was actually more informative than the class.