WHAT IS

CONCISENESS?
Latin word concisus, from past
participle of concidere means to cut
up.
• Use of few words as
possible to convey an
accurate and
informative message.
• Make use of the
most effective
words.
Note that when
statements are varied,
they will confuse the
receiver.
Note that writing concisely
does not necessarily mean
using as few words as possible,
but rather using the strongest
words or those that will deliver
the greatest impact.
Eliminate Unnecessary Repetition
of Words.
Wordy: In the story of One More Chance,
the setting of the story reflects the troubled
relationship between Basha and Popoy in the
story.
Concise: In the story of One More
Chance, the setting reflects the troubled
relationship between Basha and Popoy
Use the most Effective word.
Wordy: Neri believed but could
not prove that Eva stole her tuna
sandwich for lunch.

Concise: Neri assumed that Eva

stole her lunch.
Avoid Tautology.
Wordy: Our website has available a
list of social services in the city that
can help residents find a hot meal.
Concise: A list of hot meal programs
are available on our website.
Eliminate common wordy
expression
Wordy: Patrick's girlfriend is a woman
who is unhappy because of the fact that
Patrick ignores her.
Concise: Patrick's girlfriend is
unhappy because Patrick ignores her.
Avoid “there is” and “there are”
constructions
Wordy: There are group of singers
that are practicing their
intermission number.
Concise: The group of singers are
practicing their intermission
number.
Wordy: There is no doubt that
we are influenced by people
around us.
Concise: No doubt that we
are influenced by people
around us.
Avoid stating Information
already Implied
Wordy: My teacher wrote an
autobiography of his own life.

Concise: My teacher wrote an

autobiography.
THANK YOU!