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**##Additional material can go on a wiki page, but don’t spend a lot of time editing it there unless directed to do so by Anne or Ed. It’s fine to just include these on an #internal wiki page as links with a short description of what can be found on them.**##Note we are not writing how-to- guides, so leave out information on how an individual or small business would act to take advantage of/be in compliance with the law or regulation you’re discussing. This info can be linked on the wiki or with permission added to the small biz guide.
**##Ask yourself “Can I convey the same information in fewer words?”**##Make it into a game. How few words can you use to convey a complex idea? It’s fun, kind of like a puzzle.**##Do the same when peer editing.
Writing and Style Rules (view source)
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#Only one point per paragraph. Each paragraph’s topic sentence should make a single argument. Subsequent sentences contain supporting data. Do not worry if paragraphs are short.
#You do not need to include everything you’ve learned researching in your blog post. Just include the evidence you need to make your point.
#Transition or signal words such as additionally, therefore, furthermore, etc. can be used, but should not be overused. Consider if you can make the same connection without using one of these words. If you can don’t use the word.
#Hyperlinks should be attached to proper nouns whenever possible. Choose the noun that this reference is cited in support of. Proper nouns are preferred.
#“Whether or not” is almost never necessary.
#When you’ve finished drafting a post go through the post word by word and ask is this word necessary? If the answer is no, remove it.
