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Technical Style Writing Practice Module<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n
In this slide module, students apply technical style guidelines as they answer a few questions and revise poor writing style examples to demonstrate knowledge and application of technical writing style skills. The exercises were created and collected from sources like The Craft of Scientific Writing and Writing in the Technical Fields.<\/p>\n\n
Instructions: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n
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Use the navigation tools on the bottom to scroll through the slides. The module may be enlarged.<\/li>\n\t
Type the revisions and answer the questions in the space provided.<\/li>\n\t
On the last slide, click on the \"Save File to your Device\" button to save your responses as a DOC file on your device.
\n\tNote: Responses will not be saved if you miss this step.<\/li>\n\t
Rename the file to match our course assignment requirement and click on the assignment title to upload the file.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n
Get started! Type your name, student number, and course code and section in the space provided and click on the next slide.<\/strong><\/p>\n"},"metadata":{"contentType":"Exportable Text Area","license":"U","title":"Untitled Exportable Text Area"},"subContentId":"205d108d-612a-4da1-8f62-68720d6a1efc"},"alwaysDisplayComments":false,"backgroundOpacity":0,"displayAsButton":false,"buttonSize":"big","goToSlideType":"specified","invisible":false,"solution":""}],"slideBackgroundSelector":{}},{"elements":[{"x":1.0893246187363834,"y":6.4372688172043,"width":98.03921568627452,"height":81.72043010752688,"action":{"library":"H5P.ExportableTextArea 1.3","params":{"exportNotSupported":"Export not supported on your device","exportComments":false,"label":"
Be Clear and Concise<\/h3>\n\n
Style topics for these exercises include Sentence Structure, Noun Strings, Main Subject, Nominalizations, Wordy Phrases and Jargon, False Expletives, Active and Passive Voice, Gender, Tone, Clarity and Conciseness, Sentence and Paragraph Organization, and Paragraph Flow.<\/p>\n\n
Read the given sentence or paragraph and revise it to into clear and concise content. Avoid grammar and mechanical errors. Place the subject and verb at the start of the sentence; consider voice, tone, and word choice; replace wordy phrases; and avoid false expletives, redundancy, nominalization, and more. Organize paragraphs with the given-new prinicple to improve readability.<\/p>\n\n
Try this sentence to start:<\/p>\n\n
Every 250 years, Pluto completes it\u2019s orbit around the sun<\/p>\n","index":0},"metadata":{"contentType":"Exportable Text Area","license":"U","title":"Untitled Exportable Text Area"},"subContentId":"65c050c0-99cc-4fce-b0e8-7d6ef81c4355"},"alwaysDisplayComments":false,"backgroundOpacity":0,"displayAsButton":false,"buttonSize":"big","goToSlideType":"specified","invisible":false,"solution":""}],"slideBackgroundSelector":{}},{"elements":[{"x":1.0893246187363834,"y":1.4874559139784946,"width":98.03921568627452,"height":38.70967741935483,"action":{"library":"H5P.ExportableTextArea 1.3","params":{"index":0,"exportNotSupported":"Export not supported on your device","exportComments":false,"label":"
Correct sentence structure to avoid 1) fragments, 2) run-ons, and 3) misplaced modifiers<\/h3>\n\n
1. Extra hours put in to complete the project.<\/p>\n"},"metadata":{"contentType":"Exportable Text Area","license":"U","title":"Untitled Exportable Text Area"},"subContentId":"02883792-83b9-40f4-b879-9d9bae57bd8b"},"alwaysDisplayComments":false,"backgroundOpacity":0,"displayAsButton":false,"buttonSize":"big","goToSlideType":"specified","invisible":false,"solution":""},{"x":0.8714596949891068,"y":43.2258064516129,"width":98.03921568627452,"height":25.806451612903224,"action":{"library":"H5P.ExportableTextArea 1.3","params":{"exportNotSupported":"Export not supported on your device","exportComments":false,"label":"
2. At that point, the shock sphere is no longer strong enough to heat the air to incandescence, however, the sphere is still very strong.<\/p>\n","index":1},"metadata":{"contentType":"Exportable Text Area","license":"U","title":"Untitled Exportable Text Area"},"subContentId":"50fcd5ee-3994-4ec3-b349-721c2aca79cb"},"alwaysDisplayComments":false,"backgroundOpacity":0,"displayAsButton":false,"buttonSize":"big","goToSlideType":"specified","invisible":false,"solution":""},{"x":1.0893246187363834,"y":72.68817204301075,"width":98.03921568627452,"height":21.50537634408602,"action":{"library":"H5P.ExportableTextArea 1.3","params":{"exportNotSupported":"Export not supported on your device","exportComments":false,"label":"
3. <\/strong>If the airplane waits too long to take off the de-icing fluid can dissipate.<\/p>\n","index":3},"metadata":{"contentType":"Exportable Text Area","license":"U","title":"Untitled Exportable Text Area"},"subContentId":"d9e902fa-33a6-4fc8-811a-cefb915a70e1"},"alwaysDisplayComments":false,"backgroundOpacity":0,"displayAsButton":false,"buttonSize":"big","goToSlideType":"specified","invisible":false,"solution":""}],"slideBackgroundSelector":{}},{"elements":[{"x":1.0893246187363834,"y":1.7060924731182796,"width":97.05882352941177,"height":27.956989247311824,"action":{"library":"H5P.ExportableTextArea 1.3","params":{"exportNotSupported":"Export not supported on your device","exportComments":false,"label":"
Eliminate Noun Strings: <\/strong>Reduce the number of nouns chained together in a sentence to two or three.<\/p>\n\n
4. Our last task is to write the alarm system project's inspection report.<\/p>\n","index":0},"metadata":{"contentType":"Exportable Text Area","license":"U","title":"Untitled Exportable Text Area"},"subContentId":"e0c91704-6bc4-4788-80d9-a97ff1ce157c"},"alwaysDisplayComments":false,"backgroundOpacity":0,"displayAsButton":false,"buttonSize":"big","goToSlideType":"specified","invisible":false,"solution":""},{"x":1.0893246187363834,"y":32.25806451612903,"width":97.05882352941177,"height":36.55913978494623,"action":{"library":"H5P.ExportableTextArea 1.3","params":{"exportNotSupported":"Export not supported on your device","exportComments":false,"label":"
Focus on the Main Subject: <\/strong>Place subjects and verbs at the start of a sentence and focus on the main clause.<\/p>\n\n
5. After reviewing the growth of the Calgary office, it was decided by the corporate staff than an additional lab should be constructed.<\/p>\n","index":1},"metadata":{"contentType":"Exportable Text Area","license":"U","title":"Untitled Exportable Text Area"},"subContentId":"fa8d8ef6-747f-451c-8470-e5f59fba4e3d"},"alwaysDisplayComments":false,"backgroundOpacity":0,"displayAsButton":false,"buttonSize":"big","goToSlideType":"specified","invisible":false,"solution":""},{"x":1.0893246187363834,"y":70.53763440860214,"width":96.94989106753813,"height":27.956989247311824,"action":{"library":"H5P.ExportableTextArea 1.3","params":{"exportNotSupported":"Export not supported on your device","exportComments":false,"label":"
6. The hiring committee planned to interview Jim Steinway today, but bad weather delayed his plane departure, and the committee had to reschedule the interview to tomorrow.<\/p>\n","index":2},"metadata":{"contentType":"Exportable Text Area","license":"U","title":"Untitled Exportable Text Area"},"subContentId":"661c64a7-9c38-4cb5-8894-5ee3aca172cd"},"alwaysDisplayComments":false,"backgroundOpacity":0,"displayAsButton":false,"buttonSize":"big","goToSlideType":"specified","invisible":false,"solution":""}],"slideBackgroundSelector":{}},{"elements":[{"x":1.0893246187363834,"y":45.10387096774194,"width":97.05882352941177,"height":21.50537634408602,"action":{"library":"H5P.ExportableTextArea 1.3","params":{"exportNotSupported":"Export not supported on your device","exportComments":false,"label":"
8. Municipal wastewater has a tendency to concentrate phosphorus and nitrogen.<\/p>\n","index":2},"metadata":{"contentType":"Exportable Text Area","license":"U","title":"Untitled Exportable Text Area"},"subContentId":"b59a5282-9903-4a2e-8405-e16e6492d4ef"},"alwaysDisplayComments":false,"backgroundOpacity":0,"displayAsButton":false,"buttonSize":"big","goToSlideType":"specified","invisible":false,"solution":""},{"x":1.0893246187363834,"y":1.4838709677419355,"width":96.94989106753813,"height":40.86021505376344,"action":{"library":"H5P.ExportableTextArea 1.3","params":{"exportNotSupported":"Export not supported on your device","exportComments":false,"label":"
Avoid Nominalizations<\/h3>\n\n
Look for the real verb that may appear as a noun. Convert that noun to its verb form.<\/p>\n\n
7. The acquisition of the property was accomplished through long negotiations.<\/p>\n","index":0},"metadata":{"contentType":"Exportable Text Area","license":"U","title":"Untitled Exportable Text Area"},"subContentId":"b64ae0ec-41b5-47c6-947f-8021002df805"},"alwaysDisplayComments":false,"backgroundOpacity":0,"displayAsButton":false,"buttonSize":"big","goToSlideType":"specified","invisible":false,"solution":""},{"x":1.0893246187363834,"y":70.83870967741936,"width":96.94989106753813,"height":21.50537634408602,"action":{"library":"H5P.ExportableTextArea 1.3","params":{"exportNotSupported":"Export not supported on your device","exportComments":false,"label":"
9. The approval of the project plan was given by the team leader on Friday.<\/p>\n","index":3},"metadata":{"contentType":"Exportable Text Area","license":"U","title":"Untitled Exportable Text Area"},"subContentId":"cbed9b25-7a58-4322-bfac-a57cbc173892"},"alwaysDisplayComments":false,"backgroundOpacity":0,"displayAsButton":false,"buttonSize":"big","goToSlideType":"specified","invisible":false,"solution":""}],"slideBackgroundSelector":{}},{"elements":[{"x":1.0893246187363834,"y":47.74193548387096,"width":98.03921568627452,"height":21.50537634408602,"action":{"library":"H5P.ExportableTextArea 1.3","params":{"exportNotSupported":"Export not supported on your device","exportComments":false,"label":"
11. <\/strong>Look for the sinkhole in the proximity of the north-west corner.<\/p>\n","index":2},"metadata":{"contentType":"Exportable Text Area","license":"U","title":"Untitled Exportable Text Area"},"subContentId":"c7e09c08-9735-4231-b963-643ad8cebdf6"},"alwaysDisplayComments":false,"backgroundOpacity":0,"displayAsButton":false,"buttonSize":"big","goToSlideType":"specified","invisible":false,"solution":""},{"x":1.0893246187363834,"y":2.1326172043010754,"width":98.03921568627452,"height":40.86021505376344,"action":{"library":"H5P.ExportableTextArea 1.3","params":{"exportNotSupported":"Export not supported on your device","exportComments":false,"label":"
Shorten Wordy Phrases and Eliminate Jargon<\/h3>\n\n
Replace wordy phrases and misused or unnecessary jargon with shorter simpler alternatives.<\/p>\n\n
10. We will patent the process due to the fact that we developed the technique.<\/p>\n","index":0},"metadata":{"contentType":"Exportable Text Area","license":"U","title":"Untitled Exportable Text Area"},"subContentId":"55e1f6fa-e52d-44ee-bb8b-01348fefe8e2"},"alwaysDisplayComments":false,"backgroundOpacity":0,"displayAsButton":false,"buttonSize":"big","goToSlideType":"specified","invisible":false,"solution":""},{"x":1.0893246187363834,"y":74.53763440860216,"width":98.03921568627452,"height":21.50537634408602,"action":{"library":"H5P.ExportableTextArea 1.3","params":{"exportNotSupported":"Export not supported on your device","exportComments":false,"label":"
12. The manager is authorized to approve vacation requests at the present time.<\/p>\n","index":3},"metadata":{"contentType":"Exportable Text Area","license":"U","title":"Untitled Exportable Text Area"},"subContentId":"d42409f7-1f51-4f98-a075-ed9427cef441"},"alwaysDisplayComments":false,"backgroundOpacity":0,"displayAsButton":false,"buttonSize":"big","goToSlideType":"specified","invisible":false,"solution":""}],"slideBackgroundSelector":{}},{"elements":[{"x":1.0893246187363834,"y":2.129032258064516,"width":98.14814814814815,"height":43.01075268817204,"action":{"library":"H5P.ExportableTextArea 1.3","params":{"exportNotSupported":"Export not supported on your device","exportComments":false,"label":"
Avoid False Expletives (weak sentence starts)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n
Avoid using false expletives like \u201cthere are\u201d, and \u201cit is\u201d. Avoid using \u201cthis\u201d as the subject unless a noun follows it, for example, \u201cThis fire extinguisher has a C rating\u201d.<\/p>\n\n
13. There are many projects that could be considered for design awards.<\/p>\n","index":0},"metadata":{"contentType":"Exportable Text Area","license":"U","title":"Untitled Exportable Text Area"},"subContentId":"92026a02-55dc-4dcf-91a8-317d41325d25"},"alwaysDisplayComments":false,"backgroundOpacity":0,"displayAsButton":false,"buttonSize":"big","goToSlideType":"specified","invisible":false,"solution":""},{"x":1.0893246187363834,"y":47.13978494623656,"width":98.14814814814815,"height":21.50537634408602,"action":{"library":"H5P.ExportableTextArea 1.3","params":{"exportNotSupported":"Export not supported on your device","exportComments":false,"label":"
14. It is difficult to establish a general area cost per square foot of installation for this system.<\/p>\n","index":2},"metadata":{"contentType":"Exportable Text Area","license":"U","title":"Untitled Exportable Text Area"},"subContentId":"5e6c91bb-3685-417d-840c-c0fb7e8dc550"},"alwaysDisplayComments":false,"backgroundOpacity":0,"displayAsButton":false,"buttonSize":"big","goToSlideType":"specified","invisible":false,"solution":""},{"x":1.0893246187363834,"y":70.53763440860214,"width":98.03921568627452,"height":25.591397849462364,"action":{"library":"H5P.ExportableTextArea 1.3","params":{"exportNotSupported":"Export not supported on your device","exportComments":false,"label":"
15. There will be no requirement for water quality enhancement methods assuming the provision that runoff water does not become contaminated.<\/p>\n","index":3},"metadata":{"contentType":"Exportable Text Area","license":"U","title":"Untitled Exportable Text Area"},"subContentId":"a4c6846d-4add-4e90-ba7c-21a146481566"},"alwaysDisplayComments":false,"backgroundOpacity":0,"displayAsButton":false,"buttonSize":"big","goToSlideType":"specified","invisible":false,"solution":""}],"slideBackgroundSelector":{}},{"slideBackgroundSelector":{},"elements":[{"x":5.446623093681917,"y":3.2186451612903224,"width":89.32461873638344,"height":89.89247311827957,"action":{"library":"H5P.ExportableTextArea 1.3","params":{"exportNotSupported":"Export not supported on your device","exportComments":false,"index":0,"label":"
Follow Active and Passive Voice Guidelines<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n
Use active voice:<\/p>\n\n
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to emphasize who is responsible for the action \u2013 The vice-president approved the agenda.<\/li>\n\t
to place the action first \u2013 Figure 1 shows the values.<\/li>\n\t
to write shorter sentences.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
Use passive voice: <\/p>\n\n
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to emphasize the receiver of the action \u2013 Test samples will be sent.<\/li>\n\t
to emphasize the action itself \u2013 The documents were delivered.<\/li>\n\t
to avoid \u201cI\u201d and \u201cwe\u201d.<\/li>\n\t
when responsibility is obvious \u2013 Students are required to take courses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
16. Answer this question: Which is the preferred voice in technical communication?<\/strong><\/p>\n"},"metadata":{"contentType":"Exportable Text Area","license":"U","title":"Untitled Exportable Text Area"},"subContentId":"9fb7da01-3d86-428e-a2a5-9b7d72b40e2e"},"alwaysDisplayComments":false,"backgroundOpacity":0,"displayAsButton":false,"buttonSize":"big","goToSlideType":"specified","invisible":false,"solution":""}]},{"elements":[{"x":0.9803921568627452,"y":1.9354838709677418,"width":98.14814814814815,"height":24.516129032258064,"action":{"library":"H5P.ExportableTextArea 1.3","params":{"exportNotSupported":"Export not supported on your device","exportComments":false,"label":"
Use the Right Voice: <\/strong>Change active voice to passive voice and passive voice to active voice.<\/p>\n\n
17. Parts were ordered after the site was inspected for damaged equipment.<\/p>\n","index":0},"metadata":{"contentType":"Exportable Text Area","license":"U","title":"Untitled Exportable Text Area"},"subContentId":"1c4875b8-e259-45b5-949c-d1d2a7102d03"},"alwaysDisplayComments":false,"backgroundOpacity":0,"displayAsButton":false,"buttonSize":"big","goToSlideType":"specified","invisible":false,"solution":""},{"x":0.8714596949891068,"y":27.311827956989244,"width":98.25708061002179,"height":16.129032258064516,"action":{"library":"H5P.ExportableTextArea 1.3","params":{"exportNotSupported":"Export not supported on your device","exportComments":false,"label":"
18. The clerk could not send the invoice because the technician did not complete the job.<\/p>\n","index":1},"metadata":{"contentType":"Exportable Text Area","license":"U","title":"Untitled Exportable Text Area"},"subContentId":"ad9ccb1e-7efa-456d-8543-51b66fe5cbed"},"alwaysDisplayComments":false,"backgroundOpacity":0,"displayAsButton":false,"buttonSize":"big","goToSlideType":"specified","invisible":false,"solution":""},{"x":1.0893246187363834,"y":45.16129032258064,"width":98.25708061002179,"height":24.731182795698924,"action":{"library":"H5P.ExportableTextArea 1.3","params":{"exportNotSupported":"Export not supported on your device","exportComments":false,"label":"
Use Gender-neutral Language: <\/strong>Eliminate male\/female references.<\/p>\n\n
19. A technologist sends his reports to the manager for approval. <\/p>\n","index":2},"metadata":{"contentType":"Exportable Text Area","license":"U","title":"Untitled Exportable Text Area"},"subContentId":"48990628-e024-47cb-ae73-f292c631d67d"},"alwaysDisplayComments":false,"backgroundOpacity":0,"displayAsButton":false,"buttonSize":"big","goToSlideType":"specified","invisible":false,"solution":""},{"x":0.8714596949891068,"y":71.61290322580645,"width":98.25708061002179,"height":25.806451612903224,"action":{"library":"H5P.ExportableTextArea 1.3","params":{"exportNotSupported":"Export not supported on your device","exportComments":false,"label":"
Use a Positive Tone:<\/strong> Adopt an affirmative approach for your audience. Avoid negative tones and \u201cno\u201d.<\/p>\n\n
20. If you do not submit the signed form by the deadline, a service call will not be scheduled.<\/p>\n","index":3},"metadata":{"contentType":"Exportable Text Area","license":"U","title":"Untitled Exportable Text Area"},"subContentId":"fed2c37f-062a-438f-a907-5372a58f78cd"},"alwaysDisplayComments":false,"backgroundOpacity":0,"displayAsButton":false,"buttonSize":"big","goToSlideType":"specified","invisible":false,"solution":""}],"slideBackgroundSelector":{}},{"elements":[{"x":1.0893246187363834,"y":1.9354838709677418,"width":98.03921568627452,"height":51.61290322580645,"action":{"library":"H5P.ExportableTextArea 1.3","params":{"exportNotSupported":"Export not supported on your device","exportComments":false,"label":"
Be Clear and Concise<\/h3>\n\n
Consider all of the skills covered to clean up these sentences and place the subject and verb at the start of the sentence; consider voice, tone, and word choice; replace wordy phrases; and avoid false expletives, redundancy, nominalization, and eliminate grammar and mechanical errors.<\/p>\n\n
21. There is such a thing as a natural refrigerant which occurs naturally in nature and those are the following: ammonia, carbon dioxide, water, air, butane<\/p>\n","index":0},"metadata":{"contentType":"Exportable Text Area","license":"U","title":"Untitled Exportable Text Area"},"subContentId":"14dcf5bd-3645-4531-9a36-1a7d651ec05f"},"alwaysDisplayComments":false,"backgroundOpacity":0,"displayAsButton":false,"buttonSize":"big","goToSlideType":"specified","invisible":false,"solution":""},{"x":1.0893246187363834,"y":56.34408602150537,"width":98.03921568627452,"height":21.50537634408602,"action":{"library":"H5P.ExportableTextArea 1.3","params":{"exportNotSupported":"Export not supported on your device","exportComments":false,"label":"
22. We produced a small (choose: amount, number) of automobiles this year, even (choose: fewer, less) than last year.<\/p>\n","index":2},"metadata":{"contentType":"Exportable Text Area","license":"U","title":"Untitled Exportable Text Area"},"subContentId":"7afe504e-51b6-4ac5-ae1e-0deaebe0e760"},"alwaysDisplayComments":false,"backgroundOpacity":0,"displayAsButton":false,"buttonSize":"big","goToSlideType":"specified","invisible":false,"solution":""},{"x":1.0893246187363834,"y":80.21505376344085,"width":98.03921568627452,"height":17.204301075268816,"action":{"library":"H5P.ExportableTextArea 1.3","params":{"exportNotSupported":"Export not supported on your device","exportComments":false,"label":"
23. <\/strong>It is possible that the new structure may cause interference with existing drainage patterns.<\/p>\n","index":3},"metadata":{"contentType":"Exportable Text Area","license":"U","title":"Untitled Exportable Text Area"},"subContentId":"c57838e6-3bc2-4dbc-a243-bbd3b7bc04a1"},"alwaysDisplayComments":false,"backgroundOpacity":0,"displayAsButton":false,"buttonSize":"big","goToSlideType":"specified","invisible":false,"solution":""}],"slideBackgroundSelector":{}},{"elements":[{"x":1.0893246187363834,"y":55.91397849462365,"width":98.03921568627452,"height":38.70967741935483,"action":{"library":"H5P.ExportableTextArea 1.3","params":{"exportNotSupported":"Export not supported on your device","exportComments":false,"label":"
25. Given the fact that more and more employees are using and sharing confidential information on mobile devices such as tablets and smartphones, there is a growing trend that proprietary information is increasingly compromised due to lost or stolen mobile devices than there is to any actual hacking.<\/p>\n","index":1},"metadata":{"contentType":"Exportable Text Area","license":"U","title":"Untitled Exportable Text Area"},"subContentId":"c2cc2d1c-16e7-450b-bbc2-55a340977143"},"alwaysDisplayComments":false,"backgroundOpacity":0,"displayAsButton":false,"buttonSize":"big","goToSlideType":"specified","invisible":false,"solution":""},{"x":1.0893246187363834,"y":2.788537634408602,"width":98.03921568627452,"height":49.46236559139785,"action":{"library":"H5P.ExportableTextArea 1.3","params":{"exportNotSupported":"Export not supported on your device","exportComments":false,"label":"
Be Clear and Concise (continued)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n
24. While it is true that many international consumer electronics manufacturers will add Netflix buttons to their remote controls for the North American market, it is a fact that there may be severe monthly bandwidth limitations imposed on Canadian consumers.<\/p>\n","index":2},"metadata":{"contentType":"Exportable Text Area","license":"U","title":"Untitled Exportable Text Area"},"subContentId":"747b28d0-180f-4150-adab-efb9a12c3504"},"alwaysDisplayComments":false,"backgroundOpacity":0,"displayAsButton":false,"buttonSize":"big","goToSlideType":"specified","invisible":false,"solution":""}],"slideBackgroundSelector":{}},{"elements":[{"x":1.0893246187363834,"y":0,"width":98.03921568627452,"height":97.84946236559139,"action":{"library":"H5P.ExportableTextArea 1.3","params":{"exportNotSupported":"Export not supported on your device","exportComments":false,"label":"
Sentence and Paragraph Organization<\/h3>\n\n
Improve sentence cohesion and coherence with the given-new rule\/principle, where you introduce the topic or known information before you share new information. This may happen in a single sentence or in the transition from sentence to sentence, where you repeat or refer to a keyword or idea before you provide new information. Follow the link to explore guidelines and exercises about the given-new principle<\/a>. For these exercises, keep the first sentence and revise the rest.<\/p>\n\n
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Example: In North America, about a third of our food crops are pollinated <\/strong>by bees. Crops of almonds, apples, peaches, broccoli, squashes, berries, melons and so on would be in jeopardy, so some experts claim, without these pollination services<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\t
Revised: In North America, about a third of our food crops are pollinated <\/strong>by bees. Some experts claim that without these pollination services<\/strong>, crops of almonds, apples, peaches, broccoli, squashes, berries, melons and so on would be in jeopardy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
26. A wind farm may be a single machine. It may also consist of a large number of machines or hundreds of wind turbines. The design approach will be the same. The construction approach will be almost identical also. This is true regardless of the size of the project.<\/p>\n","index":0},"metadata":{"contentType":"Exportable Text Area","license":"U","title":"Untitled Exportable Text Area"},"subContentId":"3881360e-dcff-48c4-9bc6-3e71ac6d0fd4"},"alwaysDisplayComments":false,"backgroundOpacity":0,"displayAsButton":false,"buttonSize":"big","goToSlideType":"specified","invisible":false,"solution":""}],"slideBackgroundSelector":{}},{"elements":[{"x":1.0893246187363834,"y":50.04301075268817,"width":98.03921568627452,"height":36.55913978494623,"action":{"library":"H5P.ExportableTextArea 1.3","params":{"exportNotSupported":"Export not supported on your device","exportComments":false,"label":"
28. <\/strong>We recommend that Johnson Engineering provide specific shop drawings that specify the parts installation sequence at the interfaces and penetrations. Fastener type, corrosion resistance and spacing for attachment of the base plate should also be indicated in the drawings.<\/p>\n","index":2},"metadata":{"contentType":"Exportable Text Area","license":"U","title":"Untitled Exportable Text Area"},"subContentId":"233bec9e-1854-45da-964e-47e45fc787f9"},"alwaysDisplayComments":false,"backgroundOpacity":0,"displayAsButton":false,"buttonSize":"big","goToSlideType":"specified","invisible":false,"solution":""},{"x":1.0893246187363834,"y":2.1433698924731184,"width":98.03921568627452,"height":45.16129032258064,"action":{"library":"H5P.ExportableTextArea 1.3","params":{"exportNotSupported":"Export not supported on your device","exportComments":false,"label":"
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Technical Style Writing Practice Version 2

Gail Harris