The Three Cs
The Three Cs When writing in any language, it is vital that your thoughts are clear and ordered so that the reader understands exactly what you want to say. This is especially true when it comes to technical writing where sentences should not be left open for interpretation as interpretation can cost lives. Thinking about the three Cs (Clear, Concise, Consistent) while writing will facilitate effective communication with you and the reader. 1. Clear What ideas or messages do you want to communicate? Are you using simple words to convey what you want to say? Have you limited the probability of sentences being interpreted in multiple different ways? 2. Concise …