Avoid False Expletives (weak sentence starts) Avoid using false expletives like there are, and it is. Avoid using this as the subject unless a noun follows it, for example, This fire extinguisher has a C rating.

13. There are many projects that could be considered for design awards.

14. It is difficult to establish a cost per square foot for this system.

15. It is clear to the hiring committee that writing skills are important.

Use the Right Voice: Change active voice to passive voice and passive voice to active voice.

17. Passive voice: The project plan was written to ensure the projects success.

18. Active voice: Maria did not send the files so we could not complete the report.

Use Gender-neutral Language: Eliminate male/female references.

19. The payables clerk sends her cheques to the manager for his approval.

Use a Positive Tone: Adopt an affirmative approach for your audience. Avoid negative tones and no.

20. If you do not submit the signed form by the deadline, a service call will not be scheduled.