Paralegal Composition_Chapter 15 Assignment
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Research Assignment for Chapter 15
PRECISION
Select the Correct Word in the Following Sentences, or Rewrite the Sentences to Eliminate Vague Wording or Improve Word Connotation
1.
Selecting an incorrect word will affect/effect your communications. Selecting an incorrect word will affect your communications. 2.
Fewer/Less writers draft projects in longhand then/than use word processors to compose their projects. Fewer writers draft projects in longhand and then use word processors to compose their projects.
3.
Lisa decided to forgo/forego attending the event. Lisa decided to forgo attending the event. 4.
Reynolds was found guilty by a jury. He appealed the verdict, and the appellate court overruled/reversed the lower court decision. Mr. Reynolds was found guilty by a jury. He appealed the verdict, and the appellate court reversed the lower court
’s
decision. 5.
The corporation’s principle/principal office is in New York.
The corporation’s principal office is in New York. 6.
The principle/principal of free speech is guaranteed by the Constitution. The principle of free speech is guaranteed by the Constitution. 7.
The investment will require a significant infusion of capitol/capital into the project. The investment will require a significant infusion of capital into the project. 8.
The witness is a frequent drinker. The witness frequently consumes alcohol.
9.
The defendant left the area in 2018. The defendant departed the area in 2018. 10.
Adverse counsel was picky in her review of the contract. The opposing counsel was meticulous in her review of the content. CLARITY
Rephrase Each of the Following to Produce a Clearer Sentence
1.
Senior citizens qualify for a discount of ten percent. This discount will be provided to all elderly customers. Senior citizens will receive a ten percent discount. This discount applies to all elderly customers.
2.
The store’s policy provides that it will not accept goods returned after thirty (30) days. The store's policy states that it does not accept returns after thirty (30) days. 3.
The document does not have a table of authorities. The document lacks a table of authorities. 4.
The facts in Jones
are not unlike those in Smith
. The facts in Jones are similar to those in Smith. 5.
No approval of any landscape alterations will be implied in the absence of the committee’s express approval.
Without the committee's express approval, no landscape alterations will be approved.
6.
There are three qualifications a successful job applicant must possess. A successful job applicant must possess three qualifications. READABILITY
Rewrite the Following Sentences to Make Them More Readable by Using the Active Voice and Omitting Nominalizations
1.
A new sexual harassment policy was issued by the corporation. The corporation issued a new sexual harassment policy. 2.
Additional funding was provided by the bank. The bank provided additional funding. 3.
An amendment to the lease was drafted. We drafted an amendment to the lease. 4.
Please submit your application for an exemption. Please submit your exemption application. 5.
If you cannot make a payment of the $100 application fee, you cannot take the examination. If you cannot pay the $100 application fee, you cannot take the examination. 6.
A distribution of profits will be made during the month of December. We will distribute profits in December. Rewrite the Following Sentences to Make Them More Readable by Using Parallel Structure
1.
Employees must provide travel documentation accurately, in a timely manner, and as detailed as possible. Employees must provide travel documentation accurately, timely, and with as much detail as possible.
2.
The client was advised to complete the interrogatories, that she should review all of the documents, and to note any inconsistencies in the contracts. The client was advised to complete the interrogatories, review all the documents, and note any inconsistencies in the contracts. 3.
Candidates must show leadership skills, communication proficiency, and be responsible for monthly reports. Candidates must demonstrate leadership skills, proficiency in communication, and responsibility for monthly reports. Rewrite the Following Sentences to Make Them More Readable by Eliminating Jargon and Redundant Expressions
1.
The lease is enclosed herewith. The lease is enclosed. 2.
Once you submit your request, it will thereafter be reviewed. Once you submit your request, it will be reviewed. 3.
The parties hereto do hereby agree and consent to the following terms for the license described hereinabove. The parties agree and consent to the following license terms. 4.
We have asked the court for permission to file an amicus curiae brief. We have requested court permission to file an amicus curiae brief. 5.
We are going to go to court in order to make a motion. We will go to court to make a motion. 6.
Unless and until the repairs are made and completed, the tenant will not pay or remit rent. The tenant will not pay rent until the repairs are completed.
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