ML21167A322

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Effective Writing Habits
ML21167A322
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Issue date: 06/16/2021
From: Jason Cai
NRC/NMSS/DREFS/MRPB
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Cai, June
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8 Strategies for Effective Writers E v e r y d o c u m e n t i s u n i q u e s o t h e re 's n o o n e s i z e f i t s a l l ! H e re a re s o m e p ra c t i c e s y o u c a n a p p l y !

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Planning Effective 8.

Writing Strategies 3.

Refining Writing

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1. Assignment and Alignment 5. Diverse Views Provide an outline of the document and Consider and include views from all align with decisionmakers on scope and relevant stakeholders early in the key contents. development process.
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Use a graded approach to determining Use NRC Document Quality Checklist to quality expectations, depending on the further refine the document, and document type. Technical Editing (QTE) if appropriate.

3. Tailor Contents for the Intended 7. Peer Review Audience Obtain a peer review to gain fresh Consider who will be the reader and perspective and feedback.

what their interests/needs are.

4. Use Clear Messaging and Plain 8. Early Review Language Provide an early version to key Contents should be clear, to the point, reviewers for early feedback.

and add value.

For more information, contact:

Alexa Sieracki alexa.sieracki@nrc.gov Caroline Hsu caroline.hsu@nrc.gov