Timeline for How to write a sequence of steps without constantly using phrases like "then" and "after which"?
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| Jan 19, 2021 at 13:56 | comment | added | Zan700 | @KateBunting Ah. "This forum" led me astray. | |
| Jan 19, 2021 at 9:03 | comment | added | Kate Bunting | @Zan700 When I made that comment, the question was on English Language and Usage! | |
| Jan 19, 2021 at 1:39 | comment | added | Zan700 | @KateBunting Surely writing isn't outside the scope of this forum. Is it "advice" that violates the rules? | |
| Jan 18, 2021 at 20:37 | answer | added | Llewellyn | timeline score: 1 | |
| Jan 18, 2021 at 17:19 | comment | added | F1Krazy♦ | I've removed your PS question, as writing critiques are off-topic here, but your main question - how to write a sequence of steps without repetitive phrases to link each step - is perfectly on-topic here. (I say this for the benefit of the close-voters as much as for your own benefit). | |
| Jan 18, 2021 at 17:18 | history | edited | F1Krazy♦ | CC BY-SA 4.0 |
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| Jan 18, 2021 at 9:02 | comment | added | Kate Bunting | Writing advice is outside the scope of this forum, but, as Yosef has suggested, I would advise (a) combining 2 or 3 of your short steps in longer sentences, and (b) not using an introductory word for every sentence. It's obvious to the reader that the next action you describe is 'what you did next'. | |
| Jan 18, 2021 at 8:54 | comment | added | Peter | Is this for a science prac report? Who are you writing for? | |
| Jan 18, 2021 at 7:35 | comment | added | Xanne | It helps your writing to actually do what you’re going to describe. It adds a touch of realism. | |
| Jan 18, 2021 at 6:52 | comment | added | Vasu Deo.S | @RamPillai It is! But consider usage of these phrases for a 1000 words text. Now it becomes a problem. The problem is in the style, rather then in the phrases (as far as I can see). These Phrases does serve a purpose, but should be used appropriately. Rather then overusing them. | |
| Jan 18, 2021 at 6:43 | comment | added | Ram Pillai | Then past tense is justified. You may have to customize it based on your audience. | |
| Jan 18, 2021 at 6:31 | comment | added | Vasu Deo.S | @RamPillai My actual workload revolves around Explanation of the procedure that I did. It is like "I did something, and now I am telling why I did it". The emphasis is on educating the reader on why is it done. | |
| Jan 18, 2021 at 6:24 | comment | added | Ram Pillai | If you are to capture it as a process of cooking, it need not be past tense. Keep the items – one dozen of bananas, half a litre of milk and two table spoons of sugar – ready. Mix the items using a blender (not Blender) for one minute; and then add ice-cubes. Banana shake is ready. | |
| Jan 18, 2021 at 6:22 | comment | added | Yosef Baskin | Your recipe has two steps, only: Blend 12 bananas, 1/2 liter milk, and 2 Tbs. sugar for one minute. Serve with ice. | |
| Jan 18, 2021 at 6:21 | comment | added | Vasu Deo.S | @YosefBaskin Well, It was just an example! I chose it as it would be understandable by a larger audience. | |
| Jan 18, 2021 at 6:17 | comment | added | Yosef Baskin | Since none of the intro phrases add information to the procedure, leave them all out. Look at a cookbook for the best way to organize a procedure, especially a recipe. | |
| Jan 18, 2021 at 5:53 | history | asked | Vasu Deo.S | CC BY-SA 4.0 |