Writing: Style, Tone & Register C1 - Lesson 9: Writing with Concision: How to Eliminate Wordiness

The Editor's Pen

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Eliminate Wordiness

Precision is Power

Academic writing is not about using more words. It is about using the most efficient words.

1. Redundancy (Repeating meaning)

Future plans ➔ Plans

2. Empty Phrases (Fluff)

Due to the fact that ➔ Because

3. Expletives (It is / There are)

There are many people who... ➔ Many people...

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Be the Editor

Tap words to delete them.

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Phrase Shrinker

Swap bulky phrases for single words.

In the event that

At this point in time

Has the ability to

For the purpose of

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Mission

Cut 50%

Original (22 words):

"It is absolutely essential that every single student should make an effort to try and submit their work on a daily basis."

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Task: Rewrite this in your notebook using 10 words or fewer.

Hint: Use "Students must..."