If you missed it, see the inspiring New York Times op-ed piece about the late economist Alfred E. Kahn (pictured), a man who tirelessly and successfully campaigned for plain English.
The column contains pithy quotations about diction and overuse of the passive voice.
The Takeaway: Mr. Kahn famously wrote, “If you can’t explain what you’re doing in plain English, you’re probably doing something wrong.”
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Monday, January 10, 2011
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