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  • 3.5: Word Choice

      • 3.5.1: Avoid "To Be" - Reaching for Colorful Verbs

        • Writing Commons: "Avoid Unnecessary 'to be' Verbs" Page

          Read this article. How can using stronger verbs in your writing keep your audience interested?

      • 3.5.2: Gender-Sensitive Language

        • Writing Commons: "Use Language That Is Sensitive to Your Audience" Page

          Review this article. Be careful to use sensitive language in your writing so as to be inclusive.

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