There are many different forms and styles of writing. Some people may feel like less is more, while others say that detail is everything. For the majority of the time, it is best to keep writing simple and clean. Below are some examples that give a better understanding of effective writing.
Writing with clarity:
Poor Example: We looked for the tools on the floor in the shop and we couldn't find them.
Better Example: We looked for the tools on the shop floor and could not find them.
Reducing Clutter
Poor Example: Due to the fact that I have a test tomorrow, I will make sure that I study and I will also make sure that I complete all of my homework assignments tonight.
Better Example: Because I have a test tomorrow, I will study and complete my homework assignments tonight.
Sentence Variety
Poor Example: My mother is a teacher at an elementary school. Last year, she won the teacher of the year award. We were very proud.
Better Example: We were very proud of my mother, an elementary school teacher, for winning the teacher of the year award last year.
Sentence Emphasis:
Poor Example: The police officer said that the car crash was very serious and the driver is lucky to be alive
Better Example: The driver is lucky to be alive after a very serious car crash, the police officer said.
Writing with clarity:
Poor Example: We looked for the tools on the floor in the shop and we couldn't find them.
Better Example: We looked for the tools on the shop floor and could not find them.
Reducing Clutter
Poor Example: Due to the fact that I have a test tomorrow, I will make sure that I study and I will also make sure that I complete all of my homework assignments tonight.
Better Example: Because I have a test tomorrow, I will study and complete my homework assignments tonight.
Sentence Variety
Poor Example: My mother is a teacher at an elementary school. Last year, she won the teacher of the year award. We were very proud.
Better Example: We were very proud of my mother, an elementary school teacher, for winning the teacher of the year award last year.
Sentence Emphasis:
Poor Example: The police officer said that the car crash was very serious and the driver is lucky to be alive
Better Example: The driver is lucky to be alive after a very serious car crash, the police officer said.
