Breaking Long Sentences in Web Writing
Too much punctuation can be confusing and tiring to read. If your sentences have an overload of commas, dashes, colons, and semi-colons, try re-phrasing and cutting longer sentences into 2 or 3 shorter sentences.
Most sentences that include items separated by punctuation can be more effectively shown on the Web as lists.
Compare the following examples:
Example 1 |
The supervising training organisation is obliged to work with the business or employer - and the apprentice - to design a training plan, including the training that needs to occur, how and when that training will take place, who will provide the training, and how that training will be assessed. |
Example 2 |
The supervising training organisation works with employers and apprentices to design a training plan. This training plan includes details of:- training requirements,
- training delivery, and
- assessment.
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