Legal Writing and Analysis (Aspen Coursebook) - Softcover

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This concise text offers a straightforward guide to developing writing and ysis skills for beginning writers.
Writing and ysis, Third Edition , leads students logically through reading and yzing the law, writing the discussion of a question, writing an office memo and professional letters. The author then focuses on writing for advocacy and concludes with style and formalities and a chapter devoted to oral argument.
The Third Edition features new material throughout on drawing factual inferences, one of the most important kinds of reasoning for writers, as well as additional examples on the book s companion web site.

Among the features that make Writing and ysis a best-selling text :
It tracks the traditional writing course syllabus , providing students with the necessary structure for organizing a discussion.
The consistent use of the method approach , from an opening chapter providing an overview of a civil case and the lawyer s role, to information about the system, case briefing, synthesizing cases, and statutory interpretation. The emphasis on
ogical reasoning and
synthesizing cases , as well as
rule-based and
policy-based reasoning , with explanations of how to use these types of reasoning to organize a discussion. Coverage of the
use of precedent , particularly on how to use cases. Superior discussion of
small-scale organization , including the thesis paragraph.
Numerous examples and frequent
short exercises to encourage students to apply concepts. Many exercises
focus on first-year courses and others focus on professional responsibility .
The Third Edition offers :
New material on drawing factual inferences , one of the most important kinds of reasoning for writers.
Citation materials updated to cover the new editions of both ALWD and the Bluebook. Companion web site will include
additional examples of office memos, opposing briefs, letters, and summary judgment motions .

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