TY - BOOK AU - Wydick,Richard C. TI - Plain English for lawyers SN - 1594601518 (pbk. : alk. paper) AV - KF250 .W9 2005 U1 - 808/.06634 22 PY - 2005/// CY - Durham, N.C. PB - Carolina Academic Press KW - Legal composition 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 -