From Draft to Sharp: Before–After Editing Examples for Research Notes Using Track Changes

Drowning in wordy research notes that hide the signal? This lesson shows you how to turn a messy draft into a sharp, PM-ready note using Track Changes—cutting 25–40% of fluff while surfacing the call, deltas, and catalysts. You’ll learn a repeatable 4-pass redline workflow, see before–after edits with rationale, and practice with targeted exercises to lock in standards and comment etiquette. Expect crisp explanations, real-world examples, and quick checks so you can edit fast, clean, and buy-side–caliber.

Cut to Clarity: Concision Rules for Finance Writing in Speed Drafting and Redline Passes

Drowning in wordy notes that slow decisions? This lesson shows you how to cut to signal—separating a fast Speed Draft from a disciplined Redline—to deliver finance writing that scans cleanly and drives action. You’ll learn rule‑based micro, meso, and macro cuts, standardize tokens, and run timed passes to achieve a reliable 25–40% reduction without losing content. Expect crisp explanations, buy‑side–style examples, and targeted exercises (MCQs, fill‑in‑the‑blanks, error fixes) to lock the skill in.