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Make direct statements

Guidelines
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Writing and model documents
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Writing in English
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Concision
Do not feel obliged to provide a brief introduction to every statement you make. Often, no introduction is necessary. Therefore, not

Exemple inadequatWith regard to good students, their most important characteristic is the ability to work hard.


but

Exemple adequatThe most important characteristic of good students is the ability to work hard.
Recommended citation:
«Make direct statements» [en línia]. A: Llibre d’estil de la Universitat de Barcelona. Barcelona: Universitat de Barcelona. Serveis Lingüístics. <https://www.ub.edu/llibre-estil/criteri.php?id=2475> [consulta: 22 gener 2026].
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