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Where Fuzzy Writing Gets Clear
 
Three Rules for Writing
1. Use Short Words
| accumulate |
gather |
endeavor |
try |
proceed |
start |
| approximately |
about |
equivalent |
equal |
subsequent |
next |
| assistance |
help |
facilitate |
make easy |
terminated |
ended |
| compensation |
pay |
modification |
change |
transmit |
send |
| demonstrate |
show |
optimum |
best |
utilize |
use |
2. Keep It Simple
| Complicated |
Simple |
| At this point in time |
Now |
| At the present time we are experiencing precipitation. |
It's raining. |
| Her personal physician |
Her doctor |
| It will be noted that considerable economies have been effected. |
We have saved thousands of dollars. |
| Prior to |
Before |
3. Be Clear
| Fuzzy |
Clear |
| Soil profiles holes are for the purpose of observing soil structures, texture, formations, and the presence of seasonal groundwater or impervious rock formations etc. Profiles are essential in the evaluation of any parcel for soil suitability for private sewage disposal systems.
A minimum of two soil profile holes shall be dug, one in the proposed leachfield area and one in the expansion area. The profile holes shall be dug to a depth of at least five feet below the proposed trench bottom.
All profile holes excavated shall be evaluated for soil suitability by a registered civil engineer, registered geologist, or registered sanitarian experienced in on-site sewage disposal systems.
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To find out if the soil in a parcel is suitable for a septic system, dig one or more "soil profile holes" in both the proposed leachfield area and the expansion area. Make sure that the holes extend at least five feet below the proposed trench bottom.
Then have a registered civil engineer, geologist, or sanitarian experienced with on-site sewage disposal evaluate the soil. This expert will record soil structures and textures, as well as seasonal groundwater and impervious rock formations, in the profile holes.
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Garden by Beth Hansen-Winter Photo by Roberta Ryan
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The Write View
Many people hold one or more unhelpful views about writing:
- Since writing is hard for me, I must be doing something wrong.
- If I understand what I write, everyone else will too.
- If I use short words when I write, no one will take me seriously.
These views are much more helpful:
- When writing is hard for me, I know that I'm just having an experience that's common among writers.
- I know that though I understand what I write, others may not. To check it out, I have a friend read it. If they tell me it's fuzzy, I rewrite until it's clear.
- To make it easy for readers to understand me, I don't use a long word when a short word will do. My purpose in writing is to communicate, not to impress.
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