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From Chapter 8 of The Craft of Scientific Writing (3rd edition), by Michael Alley, 1996.
1) Eliminate redundancies
examples: The methods continue to remain relevant, despite revisions to the model. The methods remain relevant, despite revisions to the model. The application of technology to medical practice is becoming increasingly more widespread. The application of technology to medical practice is becoming more widespread.
From Chapter 7 of Style: Ten Lessons in Clarity and Grace (7rd edition), by Joseph M. Williams, 2003.
Some exercises from page 121 of Williams book: Revise these sentences to make them more concise 1. Critics cannot avoid employing complex and abstract technical terms if they are to successfully analyze literary texts and discuss them in a meaningful way. 2. Scientific research generally depends on fully accurate data if it is to offer theories that will allow us to predict the future in a plausible way. 3. In regard to the desirable employment in teaching positions, prospects for those engaged in a graduate school levels studies are at best not certain. 4. In spite of the fact that the educational environment is a very significant facet to each and every one of our children, some groups do not support reasonable and fair tax assessments that are required for providing an educational experience at a high level of quality.