TY - GEN AU - Wydick,Richard C. AU - Sloan,Amy.E TI - Plain English for lawyers SN - 9781531023492 AV - KF 250 WYD 2024 PY - 2024/// CY - Durham PB - Carolina Academic Press KW - Plain English for Lawyers 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 UR - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0513/2005016369.html ER -