Elements of style

Following are main rules for effective English writing.

• In a series of 3 or more terms with a single conjunction, use a comman after the each term except the last
  • red, white, and blue
• Use ; for independent sentences with related content.
• Use paragraph as unit of composition. Do not have more than 1 topic in a paragraph.
• Use active voice.
• Use positive form: avoid using hesitant, non-committal language.
• Use definitive, specific language: numbers, concrete details over generic language.
• Remove unnecessary words. After writing down a document, look for ways to reduce any extra words / sentences.