| Seven sins of
poor writing |
| The
Sins |
The Sins Explained |
| Talkativeness and Word Lust |
Sentences and paragraphs that are too
long. |
| Facing-Both-Ways, Hypocrisy and Superstition |
Ritualized language, confusing, fat
language, and legalese:
Please find enclosed pursuant to your request . .
. |
| Much-afraid and Turnaway |
Ambiguous, detached writing voice. The
glory of salvation is sought after.
Pilgrims seek the glory . .
. |
| Know-Nothing and Conceit |
Incorrect grammar, poor
punctuation:
Scratching each other playfully, the pilgrims watched the
monkeys at Calgary Zoo. |
| The
Sins |
The Sins Explained |
| Heedlessness and Inattention to Design |
Dead language in monotonous blocks,
outdated formats. No headings to "tell the story". |
| Illogic |
Lack of organization. Poor openings and
endings. Lack of logical links in organization. |
| Insincerity, Ill Will, and No-heart |
No audience sensitivity. Officious
language. Public doublespeak. Pompous and arrogant, egocentric
language. |
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