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Here's what you'll find within:
1. Plain English
1.1 What is it?
1.2 Try to use one word, not several
1.3 Avoid pompous, pretentious writing
1.4 Eliminate buzzwords and unnecessary jargon
1.5 Use short sentences
1.6 Use short paragraphs
1.7 The active voice made easy
1.8 Tone: personal pronouns and contractions
1.9 Latin has to go: avoiding i.e. and e.g.
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