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... definition should never state what the thing being defined is not . For example , “ Cricket is not an American sport " could just as easily be stated " Cricket [ term ] is a British [ difference ] sport [ category ] . " Avoid " is when ...
... definition should never state what the thing being defined is not . For example , “ Cricket is not an American sport " could just as easily be stated " Cricket [ term ] is a British [ difference ] sport [ category ] . " Avoid " is when ...
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... defined the introduction as a frame in which the writer hangs the detailed information that follows in the body of the draft . You must now check the introduction to see that it does , in fact , provide the reader with- 1. the scope of ...
... defined the introduction as a frame in which the writer hangs the detailed information that follows in the body of the draft . You must now check the introduction to see that it does , in fact , provide the reader with- 1. the scope of ...
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... defined 109 I example 109 Illustrations 79 J accuracy and honesty in 89 avoiding distortions clarity of 80 89 Jargon 133 Job mobility 4 combinations of types 89 effectiveness of 79 L embedding within writing Latin abbreviations 141 80 ...
... defined 109 I example 109 Illustrations 79 J accuracy and honesty in 89 avoiding distortions clarity of 80 89 Jargon 133 Job mobility 4 combinations of types 89 effectiveness of 79 L embedding within writing Latin abbreviations 141 80 ...
Contents
A Process Not Magic | 3 |
Getting Ready | 13 |
FINDING INFORMATION | 21 |
Copyright | |
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