Just Writing: Grammar, Punctuation, and Style for the Legal Writer (Aspen Coursebook Series)

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Just Writingby acclaimed authors Anne M. Enquist, Laurel Currie Oates, and Jeremy Francis offers the perfect guide to grammar, punctuation, and style for the legal writer.

From the authors of the widely praised Legal Writing Handbook, the Sixth Edition of Just Writingis a comprehensive guide that hones in on the basic principles of grammar, punctuation, and legal style. Clear guidance, examples, and practical advice make this a perfect companion to legal writing texts and indispensable to the process of writing and editing legal documents.

Just Writing is linked to Casebook Connect to provide a variety of online resources and materials. The text also includes coverage for ESL legal writers with examples and discussion of how and when to apply sentence patterns frequently employed in all types of legal writing.

NEW TO THE SIXTH EDITION

• New chapters on Bias-Free Language and Mechanics
• Quick Tips and Practice Exercises, linked to Casebook Connect

KEY FEATURES

• The perfect balance of explanatory text and examples
• Tips and techniques for every step of the writing process
• Instruction for writing with precision and eloquence
• Advice on when to use legal terms or plain English
• A legal writing chapter that specifically addresses ESL legal writers
• Quick Tips and Practice Exercises, linked to Casebook Connect
• A helpful Glossary of Usage, offering hints on word choice