Writing That Gets to the Point

Clear and concise writing is powerful—it makes your ideas easy to understand and engaging to read.

How to Be Clear

• Use specific, concrete words.
• Avoid vague language and unnecessary jargon.

How to Be Concise

• Eliminate redundant words.
• Combine sentences when possible.

Examples of Wordy vs. Concise Writing

• Wordy: "Due to the fact that he was late, he missed the bus."
• Concise: "Because he was late, he missed the bus."

Real-World Application

Clarity and conciseness are valued in emails, reports, and social media—anywhere you communicate!