RE: Writing a proposal: Proper tense for actions not yet finalized?

Subject: RE: Writing a proposal: Proper tense for actions not yet finalized?
From: "Dori Green" <dgreen -at- associatedbrands -dot- com>
To: <techwr-l -at- lists -dot- techwr-l -dot- com>
Date: Wed, 28 Mar 2007 08:43:49 -0400

I also strongly recommend present tense and active voice. They tend to be:

a. more concise

b. easier to read

c. like the truth, easier to keep track of

Come to think of it, this is another good detail to add to our company style
guide.

Dori Green

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