Plain English for lawyers / Richard C. Wydick.
Material type: TextPublication details: Durham, N.C. : Carolina Academic Press, c2005.Edition: 5th edDescription: xii, 139 p. ; 22 cmISBN:- 1594601518 (pbk. : alk. paper)
- 808/.06634 22
- KF250 .W9 2005
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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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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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