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Creating good sentences involves some basic guidelines,
including making sure that each sentence states clearly
who or what does what, controlling subordination, using
familiar subject-verb order, controlling pronoun use,
using action verbs and active voice, forgetting silly rules,
placing modifiers properly, using punctuation to reveal
sentence structure, and using correct grammar and
syntax. Editing sentences requires some understanding of
grammar and syntax to recognize errors and explain
changes. Reading aloud and checking sentence length
and pronoun reference can help, and reading well-edited
writing can help develop a good 'ear' for sentences.
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Writing and Editing Good Sentences
http://www.stc.org/confproceed/2000/PDFs/00115.PDF
Samson, Donald C., Jr.
STC Proceedings
2000
Abstract: Creating good sentences involves some basic guidelines,
including making sure that each sentence states clearly
who or what does what, controlling subordination, using
familiar subject-verb order, controlling pronoun use,
using action verbs and active voice, forgetting silly rules,
placing modifiers properly, using punctuation to reveal
sentence structure, and using correct grammar and
syntax. Editing sentences requires some understanding of
grammar and syntax to recognize errors and explain
changes. Reading aloud and checking sentence length
and pronoun reference can help, and reading well-edited
writing can help develop a good 'ear' for sentences.
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