RE: "shorthand" vs. plain writing style

["Eric Schieler" <eschieler -at- nutshellcommunications -dot- com>]

Yves,

See http://urgoconsulting.com/assets/pdfs/TelegraphicStyleArticle.pdf 

Eric M. Schieler
Nutshell Communications, Inc. 
www.NutshellCommunications.com 
847-488-9946 Office
847-987-1331 Mobile
847-488-1643 Fax

-----Original Message-----
I'm doing some research on car repair manuals. A typical writing style here
seems to be some sort of "shorthand" English, in which articles and pronouns
are omitted. For example:

- "Remove fuel tank cover."
- "Drain fuel tank and clean fuel filler neck and surrounding area."
- "Unscrew securing bolt and remove tank flap unit with rubber cup."
- "Remove securing bolts on filler neck."
- "Ensure fuel hoses are tight."

Any thoughts/opinions about this writing style? Pros and cons? Where does
this writing style come from? Effect on the readability and translatability
of the text?

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