TY - BOOK AU - Wydick,Richard C. TI - Plain English for lawyers SN - 9781594601514[paperback] PY - 2005/// CY - Durham, North Carolina 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 -- Includes Appendix, Index UR - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0513/2005016369.html ER -