Questions and Answers
What is the maximum recommended number of words per sentence?
30
How should 'Totally lacked the ability to' be replaced?
could not
What is a better way to describe 'significantly better' using data?
+25 bps
Which phrase should replace 'nearly all customers'?
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What is one of the Amazon-approved responses to a question?
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Why does Amazon suggest avoiding adjectives and adverbs?
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What are most Amazonians reportedly reacting negatively to?
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Which statement is considered objective?
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What is the key difference between subjective and objective writing according to the tip?
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Which conversion shows a transition from subjective to objective?
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Why should jargon and acronyms be avoided according to Amazon's writing style tips?
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What should be done the first time technical terms, acronyms, and abbreviations appear?
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Which of these is an example of a weasel word phrase?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of weasel words?
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What is an example of how to introduce an acronym?
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Study Notes
Amazon Writing Style Tips
- Use concise sentences with less than 30 words to improve readability.
Effective Sentence Structure
- Avoid phrases like "due to the fact that" and "totally lacked the ability to" for clearer writing.
- Replace phrases with data-driven statements for more objective writing.
Objective Writing
- Eliminate weasel words and replace with specific numbers and percentages for more accurate writing.
- Use objective language to support decision-making, avoiding imprecise adjectives and adverbs.
- Replace subjective phrases with objective data, such as "87% of Prime members" instead of "nearly all customers".
Clarity and Objectivity
- Clearly explain technical terms, acronyms, and abbreviations to include non-experts and newcomers.
- Avoid using jargon and acronyms without explanation to promote clarity.
- Replace vague phrases with specific, data-driven language to avoid weasel words.
Data-Driven Writing
- Use specific numbers and figures to demonstrate improvements, such as "reduced server-side p90 latency from 10 ms to 1 ms".
- Focus on providing objective, data-driven language to support decision-making.
The "So What" Test
- Ensure writing passes the "So what" test by providing clear, actionable insights.
- Respond to questions with clear, concise answers, using one of the four Amazon answers: Yes, No, a number, or "I don't know" with a follow-up response.
