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Subject:Re: Space cadets, all. From:David Jones/KSBEISD <David_Jones/KSBEISD -dot- KSBEISD -at- DATAHUB -dot- COM> Date:Wed, 17 Jul 1996 15:38:24 HST
I think I shall quote something my words of my immortal instructor for a course
entitle "Writing the Six Major English Styles" once said, when defining "good
style". His comment extends very far:
"If it works, it's good."
Now the discussion can continue on how we decide what "works."
David Jones, Technical Writer
David_Jones/KSBEISD -dot- KSBEISD -at- Datahub -dot- com
Kamehameha Schools Bishop Estate
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From: Williams_Diane @ DOTE.OSD.MIL (Williams Diane) @ Internet @ DATAHUB
Date: 07/17/96 09:22:12 AM
Subject: Re: Space cadets, all.
>The only style rule that we really should follow is to be consistent.<
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