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shofmannx20

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Improvements in conciseness will also result in improvements in clarity.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

A reputation for efficient writing will encourage readers to read your documents.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: FALSE
Explanation: Many of the changes you make to improve clarity also shorten your message by removing unnecessary words. The next step is to examine the text with the specific goal of reducing the number of words you use. Readers appreciate conciseness and are more likely to read your documents if you have a reputation for efficient writing.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: TRUE
Explanation: Readers appreciate conciseness and are more likely to read your documents if you have a reputation for efficient writing.



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