Module 1 — Effective
writing: Strategies
and principles
| Course Guide | Module 1 | Module 2a | Module 2b |
Parallel structure
It helps readers if you organize your writing so that like constructions echo like ideas. This is called parallel structure, and it is a great aid for giving your writing force and clarity. Parallel structure is particularly important in lists and bulleted points.
Below, on the left, you will see examples where parallel ideas are not reflected by parallel grammatical structure.
| POOR | BETTER |
By the end of this module, you will learn both editing and to proofread. |
By the end of this module, you will learn both editing and proofreading. |
He took a new job as coordinator, minute taker, and organizing publicity. |
He took a new job as coordinator, minute secretary, and publicity officer. |
Daily duties include:
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Daily duties include:
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The Department priorities for the following period include:
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The Department priorities for the following period include:
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