The first step is to step away from your document! Take a break from your document, if possible, print your document ready for handwritten mark-up Spelling – use the software’s built-in spell-checker and do a final read-through of your material. Remember to set the Dictionary to the correct language based on your audience, for example, …

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If you are writing towards a word count limit, it is important to cut words that do not add any meaning. With writing, more words may reduce clarity. A starting point would be to remove the following words as they add no value to writing:         Just         Simply …

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Your writing style will change depending on your audience and the purpose of your work. If you are writing an essay or technical document, you should double-check your work for the following: Read between the lines! Check for slang and cliches Avoid rambling sentences. If you are using Microsoft Word, you can customise the Grammar …

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Before submitting or publishing your work, you should perform a thorough review to ensure you are representing yourself with your best work. Spelling Spelling is critical for communicating information. Slight variances in the spelling of the same word can have vastly different meanings. Poor spelling can confuse your readers or may give the impression that …

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