Assignment preparation task 8: Wordiness

Using your selected writing sample as a basis for your analysis, note your findings about the wordiness (or otherwise) of your writing, especially uses of the following:

• padding words and phrases
• repetitious phrases
• overly formal vocabulary
• passive constructions
• noun-based writing

You can include your observations in your discussion as part of Assignment 1A.

Assignment prep task 1: Communicating with your tutor
Assignment prep task 2: Identifying noise
Assignment prep task 3: Analysing barriers to communication
Assignment prep task 4: Analysing your reader
Assignment prep task 5: Describing your writing process
Assignment prep task 6: Clarity
Assignment prep task 7: Developing Paragraphs
Assignment prep task 8: Wordiness

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