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		<title><![CDATA[ Writing Tips from George Orwell ]]></title> 
		<link>http://www.researchandwritinglawblog.com/blog_direct_link.cfm/blog_id/9764</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ As promised, here are writing tips from George Orwell.&nbsp;   You are probably most familiar with George Orwell as the author of such novels as 1984 and Animal Farm, and his memoir Down and Out in Pa... ]]></description>
		<author>susan@researchandwritinglawblog.com (susan)</author>
		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Aug 2007 06:24:53 EST</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[ Legal Writing and Hemingway -- Writing Tips ]]></title> 
		<link>http://www.researchandwritinglawblog.com/blog_direct_link.cfm/blog_id/9751</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Copyblogger gives Hemingway's top five tips for writing well.&nbsp; Suprisingly (or maybe not) the tips should also improve legal writing.&nbsp; First, use short sentences.&nbsp; Second, use short fir... ]]></description>
		<author>susan@researchandwritinglawblog.com (susan)</author>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Aug 2007 07:56:24 EST</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[ Really Bad Legal Arguments ]]></title> 
		<link>http://www.researchandwritinglawblog.com/blog_direct_link.cfm/blog_id/9743</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Prawfsblawg is hosting a contest for your &quot;favorite bad legal argument.&quot;&nbsp; We could all enter that contest -- with arguments we have heard and, unfortunately, arguments that we have made... ]]></description>
		<author>susan@researchandwritinglawblog.com (susan)</author>
		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Aug 2007 13:03:35 EST</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[ "on accident" or "by accident" ]]></title> 
		<link>http://www.researchandwritinglawblog.com/blog_direct_link.cfm/blog_id/9638</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ I was discussing my blog and other writing issues with friends last night.&nbsp; Between sushi orders, someone asked about the use of &quot;on accident&quot; and &quot;by accident.&quot;&nbsp; I had n... ]]></description>
		<author>susan@researchandwritinglawblog.com (susan)</author>
		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Aug 2007 08:06:59 EST</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[ Some Jargon to Avoid ]]></title> 
		<link>http://www.researchandwritinglawblog.com/blog_direct_link.cfm/blog_id/9576</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The Style and Substance blog at the Wall Street Journal lists some trite jargon that we should all avoid.&nbsp; The list includes &quot;bitter dispute,&quot; soft-spoken, whopping, key, and &quot;goin... ]]></description>
		<author>susan@researchandwritinglawblog.com (susan)</author>
		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Aug 2007 08:34:06 EST</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[ Legal Writing -- Contract Drafting ]]></title> 
		<link>http://www.researchandwritinglawblog.com/blog_direct_link.cfm/blog_id/9552</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Ken Adams has a pop quiz for lawyers who draft contracts at his blog, AdamsDrafting.&nbsp; I don't draft contracts, but I enjoy pop quizzes.&nbsp; (By the way, I made a perfect score).&nbsp; Here are ... ]]></description>
		<author>susan@researchandwritinglawblog.com (susan)</author>
		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Aug 2007 08:39:06 EST</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[ Legal Writing ]]></title> 
		<link>http://www.researchandwritinglawblog.com/blog_direct_link.cfm/blog_id/9554</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Evan Schaeffer at the Illinois Trial Practice blog suggests that we draft our brief before reading the other side's brief.&nbsp; He asks if that &quot;sounds nuts,&quot; and my first response is that ... ]]></description>
		<author>susan@researchandwritinglawblog.com (susan)</author>
		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Aug 2007 09:05:09 EST</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[ Grammar Girl and Legal Lad ]]></title> 
		<link>http://www.researchandwritinglawblog.com/blog_direct_link.cfm/blog_id/9490</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ You know I enjoy Grammar Girl.&nbsp; Check out her brother Legal Lad.&nbsp;&nbsp; His recent posts include discussion of the legallity of recording conversations, living wills and power of attorney, t... ]]></description>
		<author>susan@researchandwritinglawblog.com (susan)</author>
		<pubDate>Sat, 04 Aug 2007 16:48:38 EST</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[ legal writing and points of style ]]></title> 
		<link>http://www.researchandwritinglawblog.com/blog_direct_link.cfm/blog_id/9417</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The Chicago Manual of Style accepts questions regarding the Manual and responds in a  monthly Q&amp;A section.&nbsp; I saw two questions this month that may be of interest to legal writers.&nbsp;    F... ]]></description>
		<author>susan@researchandwritinglawblog.com (susan)</author>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Aug 2007 06:07:35 EST</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[ Legal Writing -- Keeping the Reader Interested ]]></title> 
		<link>http://www.researchandwritinglawblog.com/blog_direct_link.cfm/blog_id/9401</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Here is another reason to use active verbs.&nbsp; According to Roy Jacobsen, &quot;[y]our brain can&rsquo;t tell the difference between reading about kicking a ball and actually kicking a ball.&quot;&... ]]></description>
		<author>susan@researchandwritinglawblog.com (susan)</author>
		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jul 2007 11:04:22 EST</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[ Legal Writing -- using the space on the page ]]></title> 
		<link>http://www.researchandwritinglawblog.com/blog_direct_link.cfm/blog_id/9402</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Roy Peter Clark has a post about using space on the page when writing, &quot;giving equal weight to the markings and the emptiness.&quot;&nbsp;   Use of formatting and space certainly makes a differen... ]]></description>
		<author>susan@researchandwritinglawblog.com (susan)</author>
		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jul 2007 11:15:12 EST</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[ Harmon Wray -- Peace and Justice ]]></title> 
		<link>http://www.researchandwritinglawblog.com/blog_direct_link.cfm/blog_id/9309</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Harmon Wray, advocate for peace and justice, died yesterday. I had the privilege of attending church with Harmon for several years and valued his wisdom and commitment to justice.&nbsp; Harmon was co-... ]]></description>
		<author>susan@researchandwritinglawblog.com (susan)</author>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jul 2007 08:29:10 EST</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[ Write for the Reader -- Legal or Business Writing ]]></title> 
		<link>http://www.researchandwritinglawblog.com/blog_direct_link.cfm/blog_id/9320</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Most of the &ldquo;rules&rdquo; for legal writing are riddled with exceptions, but here is one that is not:&nbsp; write for your reader.&nbsp; That means you must first determine what your reader want... ]]></description>
		<author>susan@researchandwritinglawblog.com (susan)</author>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jul 2007 20:28:52 EST</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[ Direct Examination and Harmful Facts ]]></title> 
		<link>http://www.researchandwritinglawblog.com/blog_direct_link.cfm/blog_id/9108</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Ron Miller at the Trial Lawyer Resource Center discusses the &ldquo;sponsorship&rdquo; rule for direct examination.&nbsp; Like Miller, I have always heard that it is better to address harmful facts in... ]]></description>
		<author>susan@researchandwritinglawblog.com (susan)</author>
		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Jul 2007 11:19:18 EST</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[ The Serial Comma ]]></title> 
		<link>http://www.researchandwritinglawblog.com/blog_direct_link.cfm/blog_id/9089</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Grammar Girl always provides helpful advice on confusing grammar issues.&nbsp; She addressed the serial comma this week.&nbsp; Read the post (or listen to the podcast) because she has great examples. ... ]]></description>
		<author>susan@researchandwritinglawblog.com (susan)</author>
		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Jul 2007 11:54:34 EST</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[ Is it time to split the Ninth Circuit? ]]></title> 
		<link>http://www.researchandwritinglawblog.com/blog_direct_link.cfm/blog_id/9055</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The Wall Street Journal Law blog has a post this week about a proposal to split the Ninth Circuit.&nbsp; It quotes an op-ed in the Los Angeles Times by Vanderbilt Law School professor Brian Fitzpatric... ]]></description>
		<author>susan@researchandwritinglawblog.com (susan)</author>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jul 2007 12:54:45 EST</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[ drafting complaints and incorporating the preceding allegations ]]></title> 
		<link>http://www.researchandwritinglawblog.com/blog_direct_link.cfm/blog_id/8980</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Almost every complaint I read includes language incorporating all factual allegations into each count.&nbsp; You know the language &ndash; it&rsquo;s the first sentence of each count and states someth... ]]></description>
		<author>susan@researchandwritinglawblog.com (susan)</author>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jul 2007 09:03:02 EST</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[ Legal Writing and "to" ]]></title> 
		<link>http://www.researchandwritinglawblog.com/blog_direct_link.cfm/blog_id/8895</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The next time someone criticizes legal writing, just point to the writers who create assembly instructions.&nbsp; That is where the Plain English movement would do some good.&nbsp; Read Mark Liberman&... ]]></description>
		<author>susan@researchandwritinglawblog.com (susan)</author>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jul 2007 09:10:05 EST</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[ Jurisprudence in one page ]]></title> 
		<link>http://www.researchandwritinglawblog.com/blog_direct_link.cfm/blog_id/8850</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ We lawyers brag/complain that the law is very complicated, but Professor G. Robert Blakey has put in one page, part-outline, part-artwork.&nbsp; You can see the product here &ndash; it&rsquo;s brillia... ]]></description>
		<author>susan@researchandwritinglawblog.com (susan)</author>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jul 2007 09:44:54 EST</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[ Idealism ]]></title> 
		<link>http://www.researchandwritinglawblog.com/blog_direct_link.cfm/blog_id/8851</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Above the Law has an interesting post about a law student&rsquo;s experience at a law firm&rsquo;s recruiting event.&nbsp; The student was offended by a partner and sent an email to the law firm. The ... ]]></description>
		<author>susan@researchandwritinglawblog.com (susan)</author>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jul 2007 09:58:28 EST</pubDate>
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