The fact of the matter is that in this blog post I will be showing what is and is not a good sentence and how it is possible to make them better and more clear.
While this may not seem like a terrible sentence, I can tell that it needs some trimming down (especially since I wrote it). By using the Paramedic Method, I can make this sentence get straight to the point. I will start by being aware of my prepositions and forms of the verb "to be". Next I will figure out where the action takes place in this sentence. I will then change the action to be more simple, get rid of any slow wind ups, and get rid of any redundancies. After doing this, my new sentence looks like this:
In this blog post I show how to make sentences better and more clear.
I went from 35 words to 14. The Paramedic Method really works. And why wouldn't we want it to? Using this method gets the point across much easier and makes papers more concise. By having more well-structured sentences, you come of as a more educated writer. This method is more reader-friendly and gets rid of any lagging passive voice.

I completely agree Sierra, using the paramedic method is a great way to get to the point. Good Job!
ReplyDeleteGood job using the paramedic method, and I'm glad you recognize its value!
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