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[http://10.0.7.240/wiki/files/SciWrites/Words_2_avoid_&How_2_write_scientific_papers.pdf How to write scientific papers by Dr R. Sommaruga]
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A useful, straightforward guide (includes a chapter on Theses!-- Ch 13) http://www.mhra.org.uk/Publications/Books/StyleGuide/StyleGuideV2.pdf

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SIMPLE IS BEAUTIFUL!


Clear and concise technical writing

How to write in plain English

Plain English-Alternative words


See the section "Phrases you can omit": http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/concise.htm

http://home.comcast.net/~garbl/stylemanual/words.htm

See also a list of words and expressions to avoid and the text "How to write scientific papers" (thanks Alfons!):

How to write scientific papers by Dr R. Sommaruga


A useful, straightforward guide (includes a chapter on Theses!-- Ch 13) http://www.mhra.org.uk/Publications/Books/StyleGuide/StyleGuideV2.pdf