TY - BOOK AU - Wydick,Richard C. TI - Plain English for lawyers SN - 9781594601514 AV - KF250 .W9 PY - 2005/// CY - Durham, N.C PB - Carolina Academic Press KW - Legal composition KW - Composition légale N1 - 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 ER -