Are modifiers misplaced?
Place words carefully to avoid ambiguity. Keep subjects and objects close to their verbs. Place conditionals such as “only” or “always” and other modifiers next to the words they modify. For example, write “you are required to provide only the following,” not “you are only required to provide the following.” • Has all repetition been removed? Requirements should only be stated once to avoid the possibility of conflicts. • Visually appealing documents are easier to understand than traditional blocks of text and help improve overall clarity. Replacing blocks of text with headings, tables, and white space will help create a clear and uncrowded presentation, in which main points are readily apparent and related items are grouped together. Techniques to improve visual appeal include the following: • Headings. Headings break up information into logical, understandable pieces, which can assist the reader in locating information. Headings should be used consistently (i.e., all paragraphs at th
