How to avoid repetition and redundancy

Published on March 15, 2019 by Kristin Wieben. Revised on February 19, 2025.

Repetition and redundancy can cause problems at the level of either the entire paper or individual sentences. However, repetition is not always a problem as, when used properly, it can help your reader follow along. This article shows how to streamline your writing.

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