[ Engr 100W ] Economy of expression PDF

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Writing Ex. #2: Economy of expression Good writing economizes on word use and is not cluttered with redundancy (unnecessary words). Read the sentences below and rewrite them by eliminating wordy expressions. In some instances, you may have to restructure sentences/phrases or delete words altogether. 1. I selected this major because I felt as though it would prepare me well for teaching in the elementary school system. ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ 2. In regard to desirable employment in teaching jobs, prospects for those engaged in graduate school level studies are at best not certain. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ 3. A positive experience I have had with the knowledge I have obtained in the field of Child Development is being able to take the concepts I have learned in my courses and apply them to tangible situations in my life. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ 4. The Child Development department is devoted to preparing students to be able to enter such professional fields as teaching, counseling, and social services. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ 5. The wide range of subjects studied provides the student with a diverse background that allows the student to be prepared for many different professions. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ 6. This particular Child Development class on how to motivate young children helps to teach future prospective teachers all about encouraging children to be lifelong learners. ________________________________________________________________________________________________

7. Writers must avoid employing complex and abstract technical terms and jargon if they are to successfully reach a larger audience in a meaningful way. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________

8. Let’s organize a lecture on the subject of childhood obesity. ________________________________________________________________________________________________

Economy in Expression Good writing economizes on word use and is not cluttered with redundancy (unnecessary words). Read the sentences below and rewrite the underlined phrases by eliminating wordy expressions.

1. Bilingual education is not offered in most schools at this point in time (now). 2. My paper is late due to the fact that (because) I was ill. 3. Availability of cheap fast food is to be blamed and is the reason for (causing) the rise in childhood obesity. 4. The employee was dismissed in light of the fact that (because) he was embezzling the company funds. 5. The employee was dismissed on the grounds that (because) he was embezzling the company funds. 6. The athlete did very well despite the fact that (despite that) she had a bad knee. 7. The athlete did very well regardless of the fact (regardless) that she had a bad knee. 8. As regards to my application (Regards to the application), I would like to add another letter of reference. 9. In reference to my application (Reference to the application), I would like to add another letter of reference. 10. I want to lodge a complaint concerning the matter of (concerning the) poor service here. 11. There is a need for (A need for) parents to be more involved in their children’s education. 12. This student has the ability to (can) write a good paper. 13. We should start our papers early in order to (to) do an adequate job. 14. Let’s organize a lecture on the subject of (on) non-standard dialects. 15. This is a good topic, as a matter of fact (indeed). 16. We are aware of the fact that (aware that) when people are nervous they perform poorly. 17. An English-Only law will lead to the effect that (to) all bilingual services are banned. 18. The way in which (The way) we teach our children will influence what they learn. 19. In the event that (When) No Child Left Behind is reauthorized, schools must be prepared. 20. Teachers must provide students opportunities in class for reading in addition to (and) writing....