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Organize


Organization is key. Start by stating the document's purpose and its bottom line. Eliminate filler and unnecessary content. Put the most important information at the beginning and include background information (when necessary) toward the end.


PL Guidelines

Think about your audience

Organize

    Organize to meet your audience's needs
    Address one person, not a group
    Use lots of useful headings
    Write short sections

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