Use parallel construction where possible—that is, use the same grammatical construction for two or more joined or listed items. Rather than processes for risk assessment and controlling risks [two items with different grammatical forms], use processes for risk assessment and control or processes for assessing and controlling risks Parallel structure should be followed in dot points. Strategies include: Industry focus [= noun phrase] Incorporate small business development [= sentence] incorporation of … Collaborative [= adjective] collaboration Precision relating to / in relation to / relevant to / in the context of / associated with: These words convey that there is some kind of linkage between two things, but don’t say much more. Sometimes these words are the best option, but often the link can be more specific. Must have all PPE relevant to [required for] the task. Redundancy, repetition and wordiness Don’t use a list of synonyms when there is no need to. For example, don’t write ‘perform tasks/processes/activities’ unless you—and the reader—have a reason for differentiating between these. Muphry’s Law This guide contains mistakes and inconsistencies and breaks its own rules. Word choice The has notes on terminology commonly used in units of competency and recommendations for standard phrases to use. Writer’s Issues Register guidelines Issue Action
Use parallel construction where possible—that is, use the same grammatical construction for two or more joined or listed items. Rather than processes for risk assessment and controlling risks [two items with different grammatical forms], use processes for risk assessment and control or processes for assessing and controlling risks Parallel structure should be followed in dot points. Strategies include: Industry focus [= noun phrase] Incorporate small business development [= sentence] incorporation of … Collaborative [= adjective] collaboration Precision relating to / in relation to / relevant to / in the context of / associated with: These words convey that there is some kind of linkage between two things, but don’t say much more. Sometimes these words are the best option, but often the link can be more specific. Must have all PPE relevant to [required for] the task. Redundancy, repetition and wordiness Don’t use a list of synonyms when there is no need to. For example, don’t write ‘perform tasks/processes/activities’ unless you—and the reader—have a reason for differentiating between these. Muphry’s Law This guide contains mistakes and inconsistencies and breaks its own rules. Word choice The has notes on terminology commonly used in units of competency and recommendations for standard phrases to use. Writer’s Issues Register guidelines Issue Action
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