Writing Tip - Wordy Phrases

It is so easy to ramble on and on about things. Here's a few tips to cut your word count.

A large number of - Try many or the exact number

Here's some other examples.

on the order of magnitude of---about
in the nature of---like
in view of the fact that---since
give encouragement to---encourage
make an adjustment in---adjust
is equipped with---has
avail yourself---use
a majority of---most
take into consideration---consider

Found this list at http://www.fpd.finop.umn.edu/groups/ppd/documents/information/Writing_Tips.cfm

Check it out for other tips.

Tina