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Other aids to clarity

Examples help your readers understand your points. Break up lots of text with lists and tables. Including an illustration can be more helpful than describing it.

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Think about your audience

Organize

Write your document

    Words
    Sentences
    Paragraphs
    Other aids to clarity
    Use examples
    Use lists
    Use tables to make complex material easier to understand
    Consider using illustrations
    Use emphasis to highlight important concepts
    Minimize cross-references
    Design your document for easy reading

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