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Research on Legal Writing
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Discuss information about empirical research on legal writing techniques. Research supports plainer writing, reduced use of intensifiers, reduced use of “emotional” words, and use of narrative. Research also supports “connectives” (transitions), priming, and the value of resources, i.e. money.
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- TX, CA
- Specialization: Administrative Law
- TX MCLE credit expires: 11/30/2024
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Research on Legal Writing (Oct 2023)
Discuss information about empirical research on legal writing techniques. Research supports plainer writing, reduced use of intensifiers, reduced use of “emotional” words, and use of narrative. Research also supports “connectives” (transitions), priming, and the value of resources, i.e. money.
Originally presented: Sep 2023 Advanced Texas Administrative Law Seminar
Wayne Schiess,
The University of Texas School of Law - Austin, TX