Canadian Style Tip #8: Make your point clearly

This post is part of the Canadian Style series.

13.05 Make your point clearly

Avoid empty introductory phrases and padding that obscure the meaning of a sentence. These include expressions such as “I would like to begin by indicating clearly to you that . . .” and “If this step, which may be necessary in some but not all cases, is deemed appropriate . . . .”

By Kim Siever

I am a copywriter and copyeditor. I blog on writing and social media tips mostly, but I sometimes throw in my thoughts about running a small business. Follow me on Twitter at @hotpepper.

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