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In the realm of communication and expression, it is widely acknowledged that the act of conveying information in a succinct and precise manner holds considerable significance. The ability to articulate one's thoughts and ideas concisely not only enhances clarity and comprehension but also promotes efficiency and effectiveness in various interactions and endeavors. By exercising brevity and avoiding unnecessary verbosity, individuals can streamline their messages, captivate their audience's attention, and ultimately achieve their communicative goals with greater impact and resonance.
This, although maybe fitting for an academic journal, will have your writers click out after your first paragraph. Readers have no reason to spend time on unnecessary words. In journalistic writing, the key is to convey the message with fewer words.
This lesson plan covers how writers can remove redundant words in their writing.
WORD ECONOMY: Use fewer words to convey the same meaning.
WHY IS IT IMPORTANT?: Unlike in essay writing, where your teacher MUST read your essay, readers can click away. Get to the point.
HOW TO:
Word level: Read each word and ask yourself: what is the significance of this word?
Common errors: Use redundant adverbs to modify verbs
e.g.) Quickly sprints
Common errors: Adjective salads – use too many words to describe one thing
e.g.) Faces are distorted and manipulated onto naked bodies…
Tip: This often leads to confusing sentences with subjects that are too long for the reader.
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