Change lists to bullet points

Change lists to bullet points

Lists within sentences are often more readable in bullet points; however, do not simply reduce a document to a set of lists. Readers’ eyes are drawn to bullet lists, so use lists to emphasise the text in the list or to clarify the text (eg for a set of instructions):

Training should include periodic feedback from a supervisor, detailed study of relevant technical manuals and attendance at external courses, if available.
becomes
Training should include:

  • periodic feedback from a supervisor
  • detailed study of relevant technical manuals
  • attendance at external courses, if available.

The program is based on an identified problem or threat, and an understanding of the causes, based on good science and information; recognition of diversity among land managers; and clearly defined objectives and outcomes, including those linked to regional natural resource management plans.
becomes
The program is based on:

  • an identified problem or threat
  • an understanding of the causes, based on good science and information
  • recognition of diversity among land managers
  • clearly defined objectives and outcomes, including those linked to regional natural resource management plans.
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