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.