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6. Plain English
6.1 What is plain English?
6.2 Key 1: Impress them with simplicity
Use one word, not several
Avoid pompous, pretentious writing
Eliminate buzzwords and unnecessary jargon
Using fewer acronyms
6.3 Key 2: Impress them with brevity
Use short sentences
Use short paragraphs
Use the active voice
6.4 Key 3: Impress them with your style
Choose a suitable tone of voice: first-person pronouns and contractions
Latin is dead: avoid phrases like ergo, i.e. and e.g.
6.5 Chapter summary
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