Posts by ELRG
Writing Simply
Background Too much writing doesn’t do what it’s supposed to communicate. Writers often have other agendas which supersede communicating: they want to impress their readers with their vocabulary, or they believe they must follow some “official” style. WRONG! The Clear Writing Standard Good writing transmits a clear message in a single, rapid reading and is…
Read MoreThe Process and the Elements
ELEMENTS PROCESS STANDARD Substance Organization Step 1 – Research Step 2 – Plan Step 3 – Draft Transmits a clear message in a single rapid reading… Style Correctness Step 4 – Revise Step 5 – Proof …generally free of errors in grammar, mechanics, and mechanics This chart shows the elements of communication, the 5-step writing process, and…
Read MoreSteps in the Writing Process
All writing follows the same basic steps regardless of whether you are writing for the Army or writing a research paper. The following steps will help you develop a well-thought out and well-written product. STEP 1: RESEARCH. Research is the gathering of ideas and information. This is the step where you answer the “who, when,…
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