Encoding of ideas into appropriate words and sentences appears as a challenge. The ideas seem very much clear in the minds but transformations of ideas into words and sentences looks vague and fuzzy. There is no short cut for effective writing. Polish your skill on constant basis. Generate your ideas and refine perpetually. “Lack of confidence” in terms of writing emerges as an impediment. Do not get strained and frustrated while writing, just take the first step and try to write. Enjoy writing! ……. Be passionate in writing, it will boost up your morale and you will move on improving your writing skill. “Writing practice” makes a writer dexterous, skillful and nimble. It is as clear as a day that “Practice makes a man perfect”. In this regard, taking the initiative is very much crucial. Starting from simple writing and moving towards more technical and professional writing can play a vital role in improving writing skill.
While writing you should keep in your mind the target reader, purpose and type of writing. It is necessary because your selection of topic language, words, sentences etc. should be based upon the type and nature of readers. If you are writing a popular article in newspaper or magazine mainly focusing on the farming community, then there should be the use of simple and understandable language covering the issues of farming community. Likewise, if you are writing something particular for the business community, the terms should be comprehensible for them. Similarly, if you want to write for educationist, the jargons and technical terms pertinent to education may be used. The selection of language (words, sentences etc.) should be fathomable by the target readers. If the writing of technical reports, synopsis and thesis etc. then the selection of the language, should be according to the requirement.
Simplicity and attraction in a balance form is needed for a better writing. It is a common observation that if the writer is preferring much more simplicity then there appears an apprehension of losing the interest of the reader. On the other hand, if the writer is trying to cover the corner of appealing side in terms of verbose language and use of excessive jargon; at this time, the writer will lose in the arena of comprehension on the part of reader. Try to be expressive; you will automatically be transformed impressive writer.
Try your utmost to keep in your mind the point of “relevance”. According to the situation, requirement and the reader, the most relevant information should be the part of your writing. The pertinent examples, reviews etc. can decorate the writing and irrelevant information deteriorate the worth of writing.
Sequence matter a lot, arranging the material in a systematic pattern is the beauty of writing. Jumbled ideas spoil the whole lot. It is essential to keep into consideration the sequence according to the type of writing (popular articles, research papers, books, synopsis, thesis etc.). All are important in the context of sequence……..arranging the words in the sentences……placing the sentences into paragraph…… ordering paragraphs into the sections and so on……
There appeared unintentionally typographical mistakes related to spelling and grammar. Whatsoever is the reason. It should be checked though spell check and grammar check during typing. Moreover, the draft should be checked after getting a print out. Learning about at least basic grammar will facilitates the writing process. Furthermore, appropriate use of punctuations is indispensible to make the writing clear and fathomable.
Self-editing is quite admissible that if you ignore your work who will bother about your work. Taking the initiative of editing and proof reading of your own draft or manuscript appear like a night mare. The writer is usually trapped in a snare that I have produced a master piece and it is perfect. However, the reality is “there is always room for improvement”. There is also a hindering point of laziness. After writing it seems gigantic task to review/edit the same draft/manuscript and we overlook the importance of self-editing.
Peer editing is noteworthy for gracing the writing. we should get rid of the so called “ego” that comes in the way of consulting with the peers or fellows. The main focus should be improvement and learning not the “ego”.The significance of sharing the views and learning from one another definitely enhance learning. The critical views should be accepted positively if admissible.
Editing by the experts can adorn your writing. As editing on the part of expert has no match, so it should be done. By incorporating the expert opinion in the manuscript will further pave the way towards refinement and grooming the writing. The editing by the expert (based upon vision and experience) will add the value and worth into the writing.
For research students, while writing the synopsis, it is very much crucial that the title should be brief and comprehensive based on the researchable issue. While selecting the topic of your research, the researcher should focus on the feasibility of the research work in terms of time and resources. Moreover, the title should be clearly worded. There should not be any type ambiguity. All the parts of synopsis should be properly written and linked with the research title. There should be relevant and pertinent information. Likewise, after conducting research, thesis write up should be in well presentable form. Proper writing and formatting of thesis is very much essential to enhance its worth.
For the research students, “time management” is very much necessary. The research work should be the first priority so that they can accomplish their research work timely (thesis). However, if the effort is haphazard and trying to complete all the work in the nick of time, it would emerge as futile effort. lingering on the research tasks and conducting the tasks late will curtail the time for proper write up. There is a dire need for each day to specify “ hours” particularly research work and write up. Moreover, this specific time be observed consistently only for research work and write up. When the students prefer other pursuits instead of research work; they become unable to complete the research work and write up.
For effective writing you can read a number of pertinent books. Moreover, you can explore various sites/ links on the internet for effective writing. The continuous effort promotes efficacy of writing and contributes towards the fortification the writing. Keep your morale up and move on the path of writing and strive your best to get the destination of good writing…… Do not be static; Be a dynamic writer.
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