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Bookmark or Share- King County Editorial Style Manual - Listings - WMyths of writing; Numbers; Punctuation; Spelling; Guide to concise writing; How to use this guide. Select the letter that begins the term you’d like to look up, then scroll down to find the term (or use your browser’s Find function). Learn more
- Cover Letter Tips - King CountyBelow are suggested tips when writing a cover letter along with questions to help guide you when writing your cover letter. To which position are you applying and how did you learn about the vacancy? Why are you interested in the position? (Keep your reasons positive.) What specifically about the job and/or organization excites you?
- Testing for clarity - King County, WashingtonTest your writing with the Plain-language checklist below. The Spelling and Grammar tool in Microsoft Word is also useful in correcting errors in grammar and style as well as spelling.
- Using appropriate words - King County, WashingtonTo help you draft easy-to-understand documents, below are some guidelines on your choice of words. Also see the Guide to concise writing for concise alternatives to overstated, pompous words; wordy, bureaucratic phrases; and redundant phrases.
- Other plain-language resources - King County, WashingtonFor more information about plain language, concise writing and global English, check out the resources listed below or contact the style guide staff. Plain Talk at Ecology --principles, resources and other information on writing clearly at the state Department of Ecology.
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