Writing – one of THE skills of an attorney – can always use improvement. Law students (well and others probably too) often hear:
- work on your writing …
- write clearly …
- write succinctly …
- write in plain language …
- avoid wordiness …
Law libraries’ collections include many titles aimed to assist law students and lawyers with their writing and to that effect you may want to consult materials in the Pace Law Library collection on legal composition. But today we want to share with everyone yet another point of reference that you may consult when writing. The Daily Writing Tips blog compiled an excellent tip sheet – 50 great suggestions on how to morph wordiness into plain language. Check it out!