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Knight Center for Environmental Journalism

Write stuff

  • Milkshakes, metaphors and drainage
    A jargon breaking technique
  • Translation … please!
    Crack the jargon code
  • Attribution
    Use it
  • Passive voice and journalism
    Write with action
  • Strunk and Seuss
    An ode to brevity
  • Write Words
    Potential linguistic pitfalls from those who cover the environment
  • Writing Tips
    Tips for clear, concise writing
  • Words that Count
    Learn how to analyze how frequently specific words are used in speeches

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