May 2015 | Hit Send

One-minute tip: Make dot points parallel

Mel Roome2021-04-09T19:45:48+10:00

Bullet or dot points should have a 'parallel' structure to be correct. Example 1: Incorrect: Activities I enjoy on holiday include: Snorkelling River-rafting The chance to get my dance shoes on Correct: Activities I enjoy on holiday include: Snorkelling River-rafting Dancing the night away Notice that each of the first bullet-pointed words is the same [...]

One-minute tip: Make dot points parallelMel Roome2021-04-09T19:45:48+10:00

Plain English: Get behind it

Mel Roome2016-10-14T03:34:16+10:00

“Plain English is a way of presenting information that helps someone understand it the first time they read or hear it. It allows them to get the information they need, understand it easily and act if they need to.” This definition is drawn from 26TEN’s excellent booklet, Communicate Clearly. A Guide to Plain English. Do [...]

Plain English: Get behind itMel Roome2016-10-14T03:34:16+10:00