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Define tabulation formatting and tabulation usage in the sentence structure guidelines.


CONTROL ID
06128
CONTROL TYPE
Establish/Maintain Documentation
CLASSIFICATION
Preventive

SUPPORTING AND SUPPORTED CONTROLS




This Control directly supports the implied Control(s):
  • Structure the language of compliance documents., CC ID: 06098

This Control has the following implementation support Control(s):
  • Define a list tabulation style in the sentence structure guidelines., CC ID: 06129
  • Define a sentence tabulation style in the sentence structure guidelines., CC ID: 06130


SELECTED AUTHORITY DOCUMENTS COMPLIED WITH




  • The purpose of tabulation is to break down the elements of a sentence into readily identifiable componentsas an aid to understanding. Break a sentence into its parts and present them in tabular form only if thismakes the meaning substantially clearer. There are two basic types of tabulation, listing… (Ch 2.C(17), Form and Style Manual for Legislative Measures, Sep 23, 1999)
  • Outlining involves organizing language into units to clarify the relationship between provisions and make the language easier to understand. Outline text that contains provisions that include subordinate, related clauses or ideas. (Part III Ch 1 ยง 5, Maine Legislative Drafting Manual, 1st Edition)