Forteen Steps to Writing Clearity by Saúl Pérez González https://padlet.com/saulperezgonzalez/c3rzzqpvjs9vjkwk Guidelines for writing clear papers en-us 2022-11-07 14:57:46 UTC 2026-01-24 19:47:37 UTC hello@padlet.com BEFORE WRITING saulperezgonzalez https://padlet.com/saulperezgonzalez/c3rzzqpvjs9vjkwk/wish/2373240572 2022-11-07 14:59:00 UTC https://padlet.com/saulperezgonzalez/c3rzzqpvjs9vjkwk/wish/2373240572 WHILE WRITING saulperezgonzalez https://padlet.com/saulperezgonzalez/c3rzzqpvjs9vjkwk/wish/2373241184 2022-11-07 14:59:18 UTC https://padlet.com/saulperezgonzalez/c3rzzqpvjs9vjkwk/wish/2373241184 AFTER WRITING saulperezgonzalez https://padlet.com/saulperezgonzalez/c3rzzqpvjs9vjkwk/wish/2373242021 2022-11-07 14:59:47 UTC https://padlet.com/saulperezgonzalez/c3rzzqpvjs9vjkwk/wish/2373242021 Determine the message in advance saulperezgonzalez https://padlet.com/saulperezgonzalez/c3rzzqpvjs9vjkwk/wish/2373248224 It is important to establish the message of the paper before starting the writting process.]]> 2022-11-07 15:03:02 UTC https://padlet.com/saulperezgonzalez/c3rzzqpvjs9vjkwk/wish/2373248224 Use an outline saulperezgonzalez https://padlet.com/saulperezgonzalez/c3rzzqpvjs9vjkwk/wish/2373253063 Developing a handout with the main ideas and arguments helps to improve the flow of the paper.]]> 2022-11-07 15:05:40 UTC https://padlet.com/saulperezgonzalez/c3rzzqpvjs9vjkwk/wish/2373253063 Write direct sentences saulperezgonzalez https://padlet.com/saulperezgonzalez/c3rzzqpvjs9vjkwk/wish/2373255602 Sentences should be simple, direct, and include just one idea/point.]]> 2022-11-07 15:07:03 UTC https://padlet.com/saulperezgonzalez/c3rzzqpvjs9vjkwk/wish/2373255602 Be brief saulperezgonzalez https://padlet.com/saulperezgonzalez/c3rzzqpvjs9vjkwk/wish/2373264906 Papers must be concise. They should include only the ideas relevant for the argumentation.]]> 2022-11-07 15:11:50 UTC https://padlet.com/saulperezgonzalez/c3rzzqpvjs9vjkwk/wish/2373264906 Edit, edit, edit saulperezgonzalez https://padlet.com/saulperezgonzalez/c3rzzqpvjs9vjkwk/wish/2373271102 Repeat the process until the paper seems ready. When it seems ready, edit one more time.]]> 2022-11-07 15:15:00 UTC https://padlet.com/saulperezgonzalez/c3rzzqpvjs9vjkwk/wish/2373271102 Organise the ideas saulperezgonzalez https://padlet.com/saulperezgonzalez/c3rzzqpvjs9vjkwk/wish/2373274580 Each paragraph should have a clear topic, initial sentences, and concluding sentence.]]> 2022-11-07 15:16:43 UTC https://padlet.com/saulperezgonzalez/c3rzzqpvjs9vjkwk/wish/2373274580 Avoid the verb "to be" saulperezgonzalez https://padlet.com/saulperezgonzalez/c3rzzqpvjs9vjkwk/wish/2373276424 The verb "to be", when possible, should be substituted by actions verbs ]]> 2022-11-07 15:17:40 UTC https://padlet.com/saulperezgonzalez/c3rzzqpvjs9vjkwk/wish/2373276424 Concision with adjectives and adverbs saulperezgonzalez https://padlet.com/saulperezgonzalez/c3rzzqpvjs9vjkwk/wish/2373287626 Avoid unspecific modifiers such as very or highly.]]> 2022-11-07 15:23:23 UTC https://padlet.com/saulperezgonzalez/c3rzzqpvjs9vjkwk/wish/2373287626 Precision saulperezgonzalez https://padlet.com/saulperezgonzalez/c3rzzqpvjs9vjkwk/wish/2373289969 Ideas should be presented in the most precise possible way. ]]> 2022-11-07 15:24:33 UTC https://padlet.com/saulperezgonzalez/c3rzzqpvjs9vjkwk/wish/2373289969 Avoid unnecessary constructions saulperezgonzalez https://padlet.com/saulperezgonzalez/c3rzzqpvjs9vjkwk/wish/2373300430 Empty verbiage and constructions should be avoided. Remember: concision. ]]> 2022-11-07 15:29:48 UTC https://padlet.com/saulperezgonzalez/c3rzzqpvjs9vjkwk/wish/2373300430 Look for omissions saulperezgonzalez https://padlet.com/saulperezgonzalez/c3rzzqpvjs9vjkwk/wish/2373304194 Look for missing sentences in arguments and summaries]]> 2022-11-07 15:31:49 UTC https://padlet.com/saulperezgonzalez/c3rzzqpvjs9vjkwk/wish/2373304194 Look for repetitions saulperezgonzalez https://padlet.com/saulperezgonzalez/c3rzzqpvjs9vjkwk/wish/2373311981 Look for repeted ideas or words. Repetition can be a useful tool, but you should be careful ]]> 2022-11-07 15:35:57 UTC https://padlet.com/saulperezgonzalez/c3rzzqpvjs9vjkwk/wish/2373311981 Use ordinary English saulperezgonzalez https://padlet.com/saulperezgonzalez/c3rzzqpvjs9vjkwk/wish/2373317052 Write the paper in ordinary (formal) English. Avoid those constructions that seem rare or strange. CAUTION: do not be too colloquial ]]> 2022-11-07 15:38:39 UTC https://padlet.com/saulperezgonzalez/c3rzzqpvjs9vjkwk/wish/2373317052 Give you a break saulperezgonzalez https://padlet.com/saulperezgonzalez/c3rzzqpvjs9vjkwk/wish/2373323286 Leave the text alone for a while and do other tasks. The text may look different when you go back.]]> 2022-11-07 15:41:57 UTC https://padlet.com/saulperezgonzalez/c3rzzqpvjs9vjkwk/wish/2373323286