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Plain English for lawyers / Richard C. Wydick.

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: Durham, N.C. : Carolina Academic Press, c2005.Edition: 5th edDescription: xii, 139 p. ; 22 cmISBN:
  • 1594601518 (pbk. : alk. paper)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 808/.06634 22
LOC classification:
  • KF250 .W9 2005
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Contents:
Why plain English? -- Omit surplus words -- Use base verbs, not nominalizations -- Prefer the active voice -- Use short sentences -- Arrange your words with care -- Choose your words with care -- Avoid language quirks -- Punctuate carefully.
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Books Books Institute of Legal Practice and Development Library- Kigali Branch 808/.06634 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 002712K

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Why plain English? -- Omit surplus words -- Use base verbs, not nominalizations -- Prefer the active voice -- Use short sentences -- Arrange your words with care -- Choose your words with care -- Avoid language quirks -- Punctuate carefully.

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