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Plain English for lawyers / Richard C. Wydick.

By: Material type: TextPublication details: Durham, N.C. : Carolina Academic Press, c1998.Edition: 4th edDescription: x, 173 p. ; 22 cmISBN:
  • 0890899940
  • 9780890899946
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 808/.06634 21
LOC classification:
  • KF250 .W9 1998
Other classification:
  • PU 5290
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 -- Appendix 1. Reader's exercise key -- Appendix 2. Additional exercises.
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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 -- Appendix 1. Reader's exercise key -- Appendix 2. Additional exercises.

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