Revising Technical Manuscripts: Improving Coherence, Clarity & Conciseness

“Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing left to add, but when there is nothing left to take away”
- Antoine-Marie-Roger de Saint-Exupery

Chemistry is complicated. Cleary and concisely communicating that complexity to your intended audience while also ensuring it has the intended impact isn’t easy, nor does it happen on the first draft. Next week, Celia Elliott (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign) will share tips and strategies to help you focus your ideas, decide what to cut during the editing process, and present a professional looking document.