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Paramedic method for writing concisely

Grades 6 - 12 English Language Arts

The Paramedic Method is a seven step editing protocol originally created for professional writers. It can be used by anyone looking to eliminate redundancies, eliminate passive voice, and generally, make sentences more persuasive and easier to read. Shared by the Purdue Online Writing Lab. 

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