This document contains all text in the 5 Communication and Research Skills (cars) modules

Good writing is clear. You can use the word ‘clear’ and the acronym C.L.E.A.R. to help you review your work.

Highlights core messages; Make core messages easy to find: place them in your introduction and conclusion; reinforce them in topic sentences.

Is easy to follow; Make your writing predictable and easy to follow: say what you're going to say, say it and say what you said.

Uses logic, reasoning and evidence; Use reasoning and evidence to support ideas: explain, give examples, provide evidence and evaluate ideas.

Is expressive and technically correct; Ensure your writing is expressive and technically correct: indicate your purpose and the significance of ideas.

Explores relationships between ideas; Explore the relationships between ideas: synthesise, compare, discuss and critically evaluate ideas.

All pertains to the topic or question; Ensure relevance: check all material you include is central to the topic or question under discussion.