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One of the best ways to accurately convey your ideas is to choose the right
words. Doing so ensures that your audience understands the meaning you
intend.
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Many words are confused because they sound or look almost identical, but
have very different meanings.
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Word Choice CHAPTER 3
HOW TO WRITE GREAT ESSAYS
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Take the time to learn the denotative meanings of the most commonly mis-
used words to ensure proper usage.
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Some words and word usages appear frequently in print although they are not
considered standard English. Avoid them in your writing.
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Choose words by keeping in mind their implied (connotative) as well as literal
meanings. Their connotations involve emotions, cultural assumptions, and
suggestions that can be positive, negative, or neutral.
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Understanding the purpose of inclusive language and using it in your essay,
will assure that your message gets across without creating or perpetuating
negative social stereotypes.
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Almost all of the most common spelling errors can be corrected by learning
and applying four basic spelling rules.
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Always use a spell checker, but never rely on it completely.
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