Less Is More with Exclamation Points
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Less Is More with Exclamation Points

Exclamation points can add energy and enthusiasm to your writing, but in the workplace, too many exclamation points can seem unprofessional, overly emotional, or even exhausting to your reader. Before you add that exclamation point, stop and ask: Is this truly urgent, exciting, or important? Most professional communication values clarity and…
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Grammatical Voice in Technical & Scientific Writing

In technical & scientific communication, the voice you choose affects how readers perceive your work. Although we typically focus on active and passive voice, this week we are having a little fun exploring additional “voices” too! Take a look at this comic by Tom Gauld for New Scientist: Notice the differences:…