Economical Language or "Simply Said"

“Less is more” when it comes to writing effectively. Concise sentences begin with carefully selected words that are direct and to the point. Concise sentences build crisp paragraphs that help you structure a well-written, logically organized essay.

“Notwithstanding the fact that the general populous may be cajoled into perceiving you as an erudite individual when you employ sesquipedalian words and convoluted sentences, succinct verbiage lends itself to greater clarity of your communication.”

“If you use big words and complex sentences, some people will think you are very smart. But, concise, focused words and sentences make your writing clearer and more effective.”

Here are some examples of words and phrases that can be shortened to make your message clearer. Use them in your writing when appropriate.

Instead of	Use
the reason for for the reason that due to the fact that owing to the fact that in light of the fact that considering the fact that on the grounds that	because, since, why
despite the fact that regardless of the fact that notwithstanding the fact that	although, even, though
in the event that if it should transpire/happen that under circumstances in which	if
on the occasion of in a situation in which under circumstances in which	when
as regards in reference to with regard to concerning the matter of where . . . is concerned	about
it is crucial that it is necessary that there is a need/necessity for it is important that it is incumbent upon cannot be avoided	must, should
is able to has the opportunity to is in a position to has the capacity for has the ability to	can
it is possible that there is a chance that it could happen that the possibility exists for	may, might, can, could
prior to in anticipation of subsequent to following on at the same time as simultaneously with	before, after, as

Reference: http://writing.wisc.edu/Handbook/CCS_wordyphrases.html