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Preface Introduction ・Chapter 1. Clear, Concise, and Coherent: 3Cs English ・Chapter 2. Shared Experience: A Key to Improving Clarity ・Chapter 3. Writing Better in English: The 12 Edits (1)Prefer shorter sentences. (2)Keep the verb close to the subject. (3)Avoid using empty words. (4)Prefer the active voice and “subject-verb-object” sentence structure. (5)Be careful when using the passive voice. (6)Use nominalizations only when necessary. (7)Be careful about using the passive voice and nominalizations in the same sentence. (8)Make the units of a sentence parallel when possible. (9)Use personal pronouns (“I” and “we”) where appropriate. (10)Ensure that the meaning of all pronouns is clear. (11)Use only a few common standard abbreviations. (12)Use a “given-new” edit to connect your sentences and make your writing smoother. ・Chapter 4. Examples and Explanations ・Chapter 5. Advice for Publishing in English-Language Journals Advice for Preparing Manuscripts Advice for Submitting Manuscripts Advice for Responding to Reviewers References Afterword About the Authors and Contributors