by Julie Miller
We work globally with international clients more often than we realize. Here are some guidelines from the Technical Writing That Counts! tip card set:
Standard International English Guidelines Checklist
- Avoid using phrasal and modal verbs.
Phrasal verbs are those that have two or more words. For example: Please “call up” your friend for dinner tonight. “Drop out,” “turn out” are other such phrases you should avoid while forming a sentence. Always use a one-word verb that speaks the similar meaning. Modal verbs include words such as “should,” “can,” or “may.” Read more »