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    This syllabus outlines the topics to be covered in an English for Lawyers course at Tarlac State University School of Law. The prescribed book is "Plain English for Lawyers" by Richard C. Wydick and Amy E. Sloan. The syllabus will cover 10 chapters from the book on writing in plain English, including omitting surplus words, using verbs to express action, using the active voice, short sentences, word choice, punctuation, and easy-to-read design techniques. All chapters of the book will be used for in-class exercises. References will also be made to decisions by Justice Isagani Cruz for examples of well-written legal documents.

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    This syllabus outlines the topics to be covered in an English for Lawyers course at Tarlac State University School of Law. The prescribed book is "Plain English for Lawyers" by Richard C. Wydick and Amy E. Sloan. The syllabus will cover 10 chapters from the book on writing in plain English, including omitting surplus words, using verbs to express action, using the active voice, short sentences, word choice, punctuation, and easy-to-read design techniques. All chapters of the book will be used for in-class exercises. References will also be made to decisions by Justice Isagani Cruz for examples of well-written legal documents.

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    Syllabus English For Lawyers

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    This syllabus outlines the topics to be covered in an English for Lawyers course at Tarlac State University School of Law. The prescribed book is "Plain English for Lawyers" by Richard C. Wydick and Amy E. Sloan. The syllabus will cover 10 chapters from the book on writing in plain English, including omitting surplus words, using verbs to express action, using the active voice, short sentences, word choice, punctuation, and easy-to-read design techniques. All chapters of the book will be used for in-class exercises. References will also be made to decisions by Justice Isagani Cruz for examples of well-written legal documents.

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    Tarlac State University

    School of Law
    ENGLISH FOR LAWYERS Syllabus
    Atty. Marilet Santos-Layug

    PRESCRIBED BOOK:
    PLAIN ENGLISH FOR LAWYERS
    By Richard C. Wydick and Amy E. Sloan

    I. Why Plain English?


    II. Omit Surplus Words
    III. Use Verbs to Express Action
    IV. Prefer the Active Voice
    V. Use Short Sentences
    VI. Arrange Your Words Carefully
    VII. Choose Your Words Carefully
    VIII. Use Commas Carefully
    IX. Use Other Punctuation Marks Carefully
    X. Use Easy-to-Read Design Techniques

    Note:

    All Chapters of the Book will be used in exercises while conducting class.

    Reference is hereby given to Supreme Court Decisions penned by the late


    Justice Isagani Cruz or the book "The Decisions and Dissents of Justice Isagani
    Cruz" for examples of well written legal documents/decisions.

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