The National Archives provide excellent guidelines on writing legal documents. These include 22 key areas where you can improve your legal documents.
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For example:
Write positively. If you can accurately express an idea either positively or negatively, express it positively.
DON’T SAY: The Governor may not appoint persons other than those qualified by the Personnel Management Agency.
SAY: The Governor must appoint a person qualified by the Personnel Management Agency.
Full checklist at: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/write/legal-docs/clear-writing.html
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