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Plain Language Writing Quiz

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1
If this was a list, which item would NOT be written in parallel:
Lectured on plain language writing.
Answered student questions about the memo.
Had a discussion about the email assignment.
Reviewed the eClass quiz.
2
What should you never do in plain language legal writing?
Both A and B.
B.) Use Latin legal terminology.
Neither A nor B.
A.) Write in the negative.
3
Pick the sentence written in active voice
The due date was changed to Friday.
Grades were posted yesterday.
Students asked several questions.
The assignment instructions were not altered.
4
What is NOT an example of point-first writing?
Providing brief answers at the beginning of your memo.
Starting each paragraph with a strong topic sentence.
Using headings and sub-headings.
Keeping your paragraphs to one thought each.
5
According to Laskin J, the most important suggestion for improving your legal writing is to:
Adopt point-first writing techniques.
Focus on writing concisely.
Keep your audience's perspective in mind.
Use plenty of headings and sub-headings.