1. Good Writing
English I

2. Good Writing
“We are a society strangling in unnecessary words, circular constructions, pompous frills and meaningless jargon.”
--William Zinsser
"On Writing Well"

3. Non-Sexist Language
As a general rule people are not sexist these days, but English is a sexist language.
Sexism – Words in writing that indicate one gender or another.
Good writing does not use sexist words if it can be avoided.

4. Non-Sexist Language A man who lies constantly needs a good memory.
A person who lies constantly needs a good memory.
Men have always hoped to conquer disease.
Doctors have always hoped to conquer disease.
A handicapped child may be able to feed and dress himself.
Handicapped children may be able to feed and dress themselves.

5. Non-Sexist Language Sexist Title Non-Sexist Title Steward / Stewardess
Job Titles
Sexist Title
Non-Sexist Title
Steward / Stewardess
Flight Attendant
Foreman/Forelady
Supervisor / Boss
Maid/Butler
Cleaner / Servant
Salesman
Salesperson
Watchman
Guard
Repairman
Technician, carpenter, plumber, etc.

6. Dead Words
Words that no longer have any meaning, because they are used so often.
AVOID DEAD WORDS IN YOUR WRITING!

7. Dead Words Also: Too Besides But: However, Yet
Scared: Terrified, Frightened
Very:  Extremely, Especially
Like: Similar Matching
Mad:  Angry Furious
Then:  First/Next Finally
Nice:  Likeable Agreeable
Lots:  Numerous Many
Funny: Amusing Comical