What Is Technical Writing Style Today?

What are your guiding principles regarding style when you edit a research manuscript

Space Requirements for Justified Versus Unjustified Columns; Technical Writing Style: Attitudes Toward Scientists and Their Writing; The Use and Effectiveness of Paid Promotion for Extension Education Programs

Three research briefs: Space Requirements for Justified Versus Unjustified Columns; Technical Writing Style: Attitudes Toward Scientists and Their Writing; The Use and Effectiveness of Paid Promotion for Extension Education Program