LEADER 04208nam 2200505 450 001 9910798749003321 005 20170924235139.0 010 $a1-62722-893-4 035 $a(CKB)3710000000869570 035 $a(EBL)4694776 035 $a(OCoLC)959845543 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC4694776 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC7293377 035 $a(Au-PeEL)EBL7293377 035 $a(EXLCZ)993710000000869570 100 $a20141017h20142014 uy| 0 101 0 $aeng 135 $aur|n|---||||| 181 $2rdacontent 182 $2rdamedia 183 $2rdacarrier 200 10$aLegal writing exercises $ea practical guide to clear and persuasive writing for lawyers /$fE. Scott Fruehwald 210 1$aChicago, Illinois :$cAmerican Bar Association,$d[2014] 210 4$dİ2014 215 $a1 online resource (156 p.) 300 $aDescription based upon print version of record. 311 $a1-62722-892-6 327 $aTitle Page; Dedication; Contents; Preface; Chapter 1: Introduction: General Principles of Writing and Editing; Chapter Goals; The Three Stages of Writing; The Pre-writing Stage; The Editing Stage; A Holistic Approach to Writing; Retrieval Exercises; Conclusion; Chapter 2: Active and Passive Sentences and Writing with Verbs; Chapter Goals; Use the Active Voice; Write with Verbs; Don't Overuse the Verbs "To Be" or "To Have"; Avoid Complex Verb Constructions; Chapter 3: Editing for Wordiness; Chapter Goals; Edit Wordy Expressions; Eliminate Unnecessary Repetitions 327 $aEliminate "There" or "It" ConstructionsEliminate Long Descriptive Phrases; Eliminate Wordy Negative Expressions; Shorten Introductory Phrases; Conclusion; Chapter 4: Emphasis, Clarity, and Specificity; Chapter Goals; Emphasis; Make Lists Clear; Avoid Cliche?s and Legal Jargon; Be Specific; Conclusion; Chapter 5: Combining Sentences and Editing Paragraphs; Chapter Goals; Recognizing Sentence Patterns and Combining Sentences; Eliminate Redundant Sentences; Don't Tread Water; Paragraph Editing Exercises; Do Not Overuse Particular Words within a Paragraph; Avoid Abrupt Verb Tense Changes 327 $aConclusionChapter 6: Organizing Paragraphs and Creating Coherence; Chapter Goals; Introduction; Paragraph Unity; Organizing Paragraphs; Creating Coherence and Flow; Conclusion; Chapter 7: The Small-Scale Paradigm; Chapter Goals; Small-Scale Paradigm Defined; Small-Scale Paradigm Outline; Conclusion; Law; Application; Small-Scale Paradigm and Paragraphing Outline; More Complex Paradigm Outline; Finding Problems in the Small-Scale Paradigm; Counterargument and the Small-Scale Paradigm; Conclusion; Chapter 8: Large- and Medium-Scale Organization; Chapter Goals 327 $aOrganization of a Discussion or Argument SectionExample: Negligence; Example: Intentional Infliction of Emotional Harm; Example: Intentional Infliction of Emotional Harm; Example: Fair Use Statute (Copyright); Example: Fair Use; Articulating the Organization; Introduction; Headings and Subheadings; Thesis Paragraphs; Closure; Conclusion; Bringing It Together; Other Types of Medium- and Large-Scale Organization; Creating Continuity and Flow Between Paragraphs, Subsections, and Sections; Chapter 9: Review; The Keys to Clear Legal Writing; Wrap Up; Glossary; Copyright 330 $aLike nothing else, writing is an essential skill for every lawyer. This handy, easy-to approach guide will strengthen any lawyers writing skills through a series of specialized exercises. You'll learn to write more concise, powerful sentences; eliminate un-needed words; and structure and combine sentences and paragraphs to create clear and persuasive documents, letters, and more. It's perfect for lawyers and associates, even non-lawyers, anyone looking for an effective way to improve their writing skills. 606 $aLegal composition 606 $aLaw$zUnited States$xLanguage 615 0$aLegal composition. 615 0$aLaw$xLanguage. 676 $a808.0663 700 $aFruehwald$b Edwin Scott$f1955-$01566030 801 0$bMiAaPQ 801 1$bMiAaPQ 801 2$bMiAaPQ 906 $aBOOK 912 $a9910798749003321 996 $aLegal writing exercises$93836291 997 $aUNINA