Six Rules for Clear Verbal Communication By Carol Ann Wilson This strange-sounding formula stands for “Six Rules for Clear Verbal Communication.” Studies have shown that people’s greatest fear (after the dentist, of course) is public speaking. This formula will work in all cases, whether it’s a report at a legal secretaries meeting, a presentation to… Continue reading Six Rules for Clear Verbal Communications
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Is It That or Which?
Is It That or Which? By Carol Ann Wilson Most writers don’t know the answer to this question. They use what “sounds best. “Lawyers and their secretaries especially have trouble with whether to use that or which. The general rule is, use that to introduce essential clauses and which to introduce nonessential clauses. Even though there are exceptions (Gregg Reference Manual § 1062), let’s see if we can master the general… Continue reading Is It That or Which?