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Style

 

Sentence Foundations

Independent and Dependent Clauses

Four Ways to Put Sentences Together

 

Improving Your Sentences' "Flow"

Vary Sentence Structure

Use End-Focus (focus on beginnings and endings of sentences)

Use Modifying Phrases

 

Dealing with Common Stylistic Issues

Writing Clear, Forceful Sentences

Words and Phrases to Avoid in Academic Writing

Crutch Words

Using Strong Verbs (How to avoid overusing to-be verbs)