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1. Bryan Garner touts the Michigan Bar Journal's celebration of plain English.

Author

Garner, Bryan A.

Subjects
*ENGLISH language, *TECHNICAL writing, *LAWYERS, *JUSTICE administration, *READABILITY (Literary style)
Abstract

The article focuses on the use of plain English in legal writing by lawyers in Michigan. It mentions the plain English see advances the rule of law and the sound administration of justice. It also mentions that individual edits may seem trivial, but the cumulative effect enhances readability and clarity for the law.

Published
2021

2. Plain talk: A conversation on simplicity with Rudolf Flesch.

Author

Garner, Bryan A.

Subjects
*SIMPLICITY, *READABILITY (Literary style), *SENTENCES (Grammar), WRITING
Abstract

Seeking to bring the scientific method to bear on readability, Rudolph Flesch advocated a simple and direct style of writing: short paragraphs, short sentences, few prefixes and suffixes, and relative informality. He developed two measures for assessing readability: (1) reading ease and (2) human interest. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2019

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