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Category: Writing tips

Category: Writing tips

How to get everyone to write like Ernest Hemingway

Posted on: 31 July 2017 Last updated on: 5 February 2024 Written by: Cathy Moore
Text in elearning should be concise and lively. But what does “concise and lively” actually look like? Use a simple readability formula to make sure you’re writing in the best style. Learn more.
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Scenarios: the good, the bad, and the preachy

Posted on: 28 February 2011 Last updated on: 2 December 2020 Written by: Cathy Moore
Decision-making scenarios work best when they require realistic decisions and avoid preaching. This post turns a typical fact-regurgitation into a more realistic scenario that helps learners practice making decisions in nuanced situations. Read more
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Less text, more learning

Posted on: 26 January 2009 Last updated on: 5 February 2024 Written by: Cathy Moore
Do stakeholders want to add text to your materials? Here’s one study you can use to show how wordiness can hurt learning. Read more.
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Why you do not want to sound like a robot

Why you do not want to sound like a robot

Posted on: 19 January 2009 Last updated on: 5 February 2024 Written by: Cathy Moore
“We shouldn’t use contractions because…” Let’s debunk all that. Read more.
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How to recognize elearning bloat

Posted on: 10 March 2008 Last updated on: 16 May 2023 Written by: Cathy Moore
A fun video shows what happens when stakeholders think every detail is important. Read more.
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5 ways to make linear navigation more interesting

Posted on: 28 February 2008 Last updated on: 16 May 2023 Written by: Cathy Moore
Stuck using a Next button? Here are some ideas to make it less mind-numbing. Read more.
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Makeover

Makeover: Turn objectives into motivators

Posted on: 19 December 2007 Last updated on: 2 December 2020 Written by: Cathy Moore
Let’s turn conventional objectives into goals that learners care about. Read more.
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Makeover: Teen body parts at risk!

Posted on: 7 November 2007 Last updated on: 2 December 2020 Written by: Cathy Moore
Let’s grab some elearning that might need perking up and add some perk. Read more.
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Can you answer these 6 questions about multiple-choice questions?

Posted on: 27 August 2007 Last updated on: 2 December 2020 Written by: Cathy Moore
See if you can spot the six common mistakes we make when writing multiple-choice questions. Read more.
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