Preface and Acknowledgments | |
Why Plain English? | p. 3 |
Omit Surplus Words | p. 9 |
Use Base Verbs, Not Nominalizations | p. 25 |
Prefer the Active Voice | p. 29 |
Use Short Sentences | p. 35 |
Arrange Your Words with Care | p. 43 |
Choose Your Words with Care | p. 57 |
Avoid Language Quirks | p. 73 |
Punctuate Carefully | p. 85 |
Reader's Exercise Key | p. 117 |
Additional Exercises | p. 133 |
Index and Lawyer's World Guide | p. 165 |
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Plain English for Lawyers
by Wydick, Richard C.-
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