5. Think carefully about how to present the information.
Consider using
questions and answers, checklists or charts.
Consider what
illustrations could be used to explain the text.
Consider whether
more than one language is needed. How can they be presented so they
won’t confuse the reader.
6.
Be prepared to go through several drafts.
Sometimes it
helps to get your ideas down first in the language and style you are
comfortable with. You can change the language and writing style in
later drafts.
Step Two — Write
1. It’s important to get the beginning right.
The title or
heading must interest the readers and give them a context for the
information.
Imagine that
the reader may read only the title and sub-titles. Try to highlight
the main points in a complete idea.
Don’t be surprised
if you have to write the titles last. Sometimes you have to see the
finished piece before you know what the best title will be.
The main idea should be
near the beginning. If you want your readers to do something, they
should know it immediately. Consider highlighting this information
with bold type, a different set-up or a box.