The winning brief : 100 tips for persuasive briefing in trial and appellate courts /
This book explains the art of effective writing in 100 concise, practical, and easy-to-use tips, proving that the key to writing well is to understand the judicial readership. Covering everything from the rules for planning and organizing a brief to openers that can capture a judge's attention...
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| Language: | English |
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Oxford ; New York :
Oxford University Press,
2014
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| Edition: | Third edition |
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Table of Contents:
- Prologue
- Composing in an orderly, sensible way
- Conveying the big picture
- Marching forward through sound paragraphs
- Editing for brisk, uncluttered sentences
- Choosing the best words
- Punctuating for clarity and impact
- Becoming proficient in designing text
- Sidestepping some common quirks
- Capitalizing on little-used persuasive strategies
- Hitting your stride as a brief-writer