Helpful Information

Hints and Tips for clear writing

• Be clear - using fewer and shorter words is more effective.
• Consider your audience - will they understand what you are trying to say?
• Avoid excessive use of jargon.
• Ensure your content is up to date and accurate.
• Don't rely on the spell-checker - refer to a good dictionary if unsure.
• Check spacing, font, headings, abbreviations and tense (past/present) for consistency.
• Always have someone read over your work and provide feedback.

Commonly misspelled and misused words

Some words sound the same, yet when placed in a sentence give a completely different meaning -

                                                      It's/Its

                                                      They're/Their/There

                                                      To/Two/Too

                                                      Peace/Piece

                                                      Affect/Effect

                                                      Sought/Sort

                                                      Principal/Principle

                                                      Whether/Weather

                                                      Accept/Except

                                                      Stationery/Stationary

                                                      Brought/Bought