Pocket guide to legal writing /

Pocket guide to legal writing /

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Author / Creator:Putman, William H.
Imprint:Clifton Park, N.Y. : Thomson Delmar Learning, c2006.
Description:xvii, 299 p. ; 22 cm.
Language:English
Subject:Legal composition.
Legal research -- United States.
Legal composition.
Legal research.
United States.
Format: Print Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/5721548
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ISBN:1401865976
Notes:Includes index.
Table of Contents:
  • Acknowledgments
  • About the Author
  • Chapter 1. Sentences and Paragraphs
  • 1.1. Sentences
  • 1.1 A. Structure/Pattern
  • 1.1 B. Phrases and Clauses
  • 1.1 C. Types and Classifications
  • 1.1 D. Basic Rules and Problem Areas
  • 1.2. Paragraphs
  • 1.2 A. Topic Sentence
  • 1.2 B. Body
  • 1.2 C. Closing Sentence
  • 1.2 D. Transition Words, Phrases, and Sentences
  • 1.2 E. Paragraph Length
  • Chapter 2. Word Selection and Usage, Spelling, Capitalization, Italics, Abbreviations, and Numbers
  • 2.1. Word Selection and Usage
  • 2.1 A. Noun/Verb Strings
  • 2.1 B. Nominalizations
  • 2.1 C. Legalese
  • 2.1 D. Archaic Words/Excessive Verbiage
  • 2.1 E. Sexist Language
  • 2.1 F. Specific Words-Problem Areas
  • 2.2. Spelling
  • 2.2 A. Basic Spelling Rules
  • 2.2 B. Plurals
  • 2.2 C. Possessives
  • 2.3. Numbers
  • 2.3 A. Spelled-Out Numbers
  • 2.3 B. Numbers at the Beginning of Sentences
  • 2.3 C. Hyphenated Numbers
  • 2.3 D. Plural and Possessive Numbers
  • 2.3 E. Numbers That Appear Together
  • 2.4. Capitalization
  • 2.4 A. Sentences and Quoted Sentences
  • 2.4 B. Proper Nouns
  • 2.4 C. Titles
  • 2.4 D. Words Following a Colon
  • 2.4 E. Full and Short Names
  • 2.4 F. Geographic Terms
  • 2.5. Abbreviations
  • 2.5 A. Titles
  • 2.5 B. Organizations, Corporations, Countries, and Technical Terms
  • 2.5 C. Times, Date, and Temperatures
  • 2.5 D. Latin Abbreviations
  • 2.6. Italics and Underlining
  • 2.6 A. To Show Emphasis
  • 2.6 B. Titles and Names
  • 2.6 C. Words Used as Term
  • 2.6 D. Foreign Words and Phrases
  • 2.7. Formal Writing Conventions
  • Chapter 3. Grammar
  • 3.1. Subject/Verb Agreement
  • 3.1 A. Person and Number
  • 3.1 B. Subjects Joined by And
  • 3.1 C. Subjects joined by Or or Nor
  • 3.1 D. Compound Subject with Singular Meaning
  • 3.1 E. Indefinite Pronouns in General
  • 3.1 F. Indefinite Pronouns All, None, Most, Some, and Any
  • 3.1 G. Plural Indefinite Pronouns
  • 3.1 H. Collective Nouns
  • 3.1 I. Plural Nouns Singular in Meaning
  • 3.1 J. Titles and Company Names
  • 3.1 K. Relative Pronouns-Which, Who, and That-Agreement with Antecedent
  • 3.1 L. Relative Pronouns-Which, Who, and That-Proper Use
  • 3.1 M. Where Subject Follows Verb
  • 3.1 N. Plural Subject Followed by Each
  • 3.1 O. Forms of Measurement or Amount
  • 3.1 P. Science or Discipline Ending in -ics
  • 3.2. Noun/Pronoun Agreement
  • 3.2 A. Noun/Pronoun Agreement-General Rule
  • 3.2 B. Indefinite Pronouns
  • 3.2 C. Antecedents Joined by And
  • 3.2 D. Antecedents Joined by Or or Nor
  • 3.2 E. Pronoun Case
  • 3.2 F. Pronouns and Infinitives
  • 3.2 G. Number of a Pronoun That Refers to a Collective Noun
  • 3.2 H. Pronoun Reference
  • 3.2 I. Generic Nouns
  • 3.2 K. Formal Writing and Placement of a Pronoun
  • 3.3. Verb Tense and Superfluous Verbs
  • 3.3 A. Verb Tense in General
  • 3.3 B. Superfluous Verbs
  • 3.4. Adverbs, Adjectives, and Conjunctions
  • 3.4 A. Forming Adverbs and Improper Use of Adjectives
  • 3.4 B. Adjectives, Adverbs, and Linking Verbs
  • 3.4 C. Comparatives and Superlatives
  • 3.4 D. Adverbs Used for Emphasis
  • 3.4 E. Coordinating Conjunctions
  • 3.4 F. Correlative Conjunctions
  • 3.5. Parallel Construction
  • 3.6. Modifiers and Infinitives
  • 3.6 A. Misplaced Modifiers
  • 3.6 B. Dangling Modifiers
  • 3.6 C. Squinting Modifiers
  • 3.6 D. Split Infinitives
  • Chapter 4. Punctuation
  • 4.1. Comma (,)
  • 4.2. Semicolon (;)
  • 4.3. Colon (:)
  • 4.4. Apostrophe (')
  • 4.5. Quotation Marks (" ")
  • 4.6. Period (.)
  • 4.7. Question Mark (?)
  • 4.8. Exclamation Point (!)
  • 4.9. Ellipses (...)
  • 4.10. Brackets ([])
  • 4.11. Parentheses (())
  • 4.12. Hyphen (-)
  • 4.13. Dash (-)
  • 4.14. Slash (/)
  • Chapter 5. Legal Citation
  • 5.1. Introduction
  • 5.1 A. In General
  • 5.1 B. The Bluebook and the ALWD Citation Manual
  • 5.2. Primary Authority
  • 5.2 A. Case Law-Bluebook R-10 & P1; ALWD-12
  • 5.2 B. Constitutions-Bluebook R-11; ALWD-13
  • 5.2 C. Statutory Law-Bluebook R-12 & P5; ALWD-14
  • 5.2 D. Rules of Evidence and Procedure-Bluebook R-12.8.3; ALWD-17
  • 5.2 E. Administrative Law-Bluebook R-14; ALWD-19
  • 5.3. Secondary Authority
  • 5.3 A. Annotated Law Reports-Bluebook R-16.6.5; ALWD-24
  • 5.3 B. Legal Dictionary-Bluebook R-15.7; ALWD-25
  • 5.3 C. Legal Encyclopedia-Bluebook R-15.7; ALWD-26
  • 5.3 D. Periodicals-Law Review/Journal Citations-Bluebook R-16; ALWD-23
  • 5.3 E. Restatements-Bluebook R-12.8.5; ALWD-27
  • 5.3 F. Treatises/Books-Bluebook R-15; ALWD-22
  • 5.4. General Rules of Citation
  • 5.4 A. Typeface-Bluebook R-2 & P1; ALWD-1.1
  • 5.4 B. Italics and Underlining-Bluebook P1; ALWD-1.3
  • 5.4 C. Citation Placement in Sentences and Clauses-Bluebook P2; ALWD-43.1
  • 5.4 D. Abbreviations-Bluebook R-6 and Tables T.5 to T.17; ALWD-2 and Appendices 3, 4, and 5
  • 5.4 E. Capitalization-Bluebook R-8 & P6; ALWD-3
  • 5.4 F. Quotations-Bluebook R-5; ALWD-47 to 49
  • 5.4 G. Page Numbers (Pinpoint Citations)-Bluebook R-3.3 to 3.5; ALWD-5.2 to 5.4
  • 5.4 H. String Citations-Bluebook R-1.1 & P.2.2; ALWD-43.3(A)
  • 5.4 I. Short Citation Forms (Id., Supra and Hereinafter)-Bluebook R-4, P4, & P7; ALWD-11.2 to 11.4
  • 5.4 J. Internal Cross-References (Supra and Infra)-Bluebook R-3.6; ALWD-10
  • 5.4 K. Signals-Bluebook R-1.2 to 1.5; ALWD-44 to 46
  • 5.4 L. Sections and Paragraphs ([section paragraph])-Bluebook R-3.4; ALWD-6
  • 5.4 M. Electronic Sources-Bluebook R-18; ALWD-38 to 42
  • 5.5. Key Points-Citation Checklist
  • Chapter 6. Computer and Internet Research Web Sites
  • 6.1. Introduction
  • 6.1 A. Ethics
  • 6.1 B. Limitations
  • 6.2. Non-Fee-Based Law-Related Web Sites
  • 6.2 A. Search Terms
  • 6.2 B. General Access and Links
  • 6.2 C. Federal Government Sources
  • 6.2 D. State Sources
  • 6.2 E. Secondary Authority and Specialty Areas
  • 6.2 F. Listservs
  • 6.2 G. Organizations
  • 6.3. CD-ROMs
  • 6.4. Key Points Checklist: Computers and Legal Research
  • Chapter 7. Preparing to Write-The Writing Process for Effective Legal Writing
  • 7.1. Introduction
  • 7.2. Legal Writing Process
  • 7.2 A. Prewriting Stage
  • 7.2 B. Writing Stage
  • 7.2 C. Postwriting Stage
  • 7.3. General Research Suggestions
  • 7.4. Key Points Checklist: The Writing Process
  • Chapter 8. Legal Correspondence
  • 8.1. Introduction
  • 8.2. Basic Components
  • 8.2 A. Letterhead
  • 8.2 B. Date
  • 8.2 C. Method of Delivery
  • 8.2 D. Recipient's Address Block
  • 8.2 E. Reference (Re:) Line
  • 8.2 F. Salutation
  • 8.2 G. Body
  • 8.2 H. Closing
  • 8.2 I. Signature and Title
  • 8.2 J. Reference Initials
  • 8.2 K. Enclosure Notation
  • 8.2 L. Others Receiving Copies
  • 8.2 M. Format Style
  • 8.3. General Considerations-All Correspondence
  • 8.4. Types of Correspondence
  • 8.4 A. Information Letter
  • 8.4 B. Opinion Letter
  • 8.4 C. Demand Letter
  • 8.5. Key Points Checklist: Legal Correspondence
  • Chapter 9. Legal Research Memorandum
  • 9.1. Introduction
  • 9.2. Prewriting Stage
  • 9.2 A. Who Is the Audience?
  • 9.2 B. Constraints on the Assignment
  • 9.2 C. Organization of the Assignment
  • 9.3. Sections of the Legal Research Memorandum
  • 9.3 A. Heading
  • 9.3 B. Statement of Assignment
  • 9.3 C. Issue
  • 9.3 D. Brief Answer
  • 9.3 E. Statement of Facts
  • 9.3 F. Analysis
  • 9.3 G. Conclusion
  • 9.3 H. Recommendations
  • 9.4. General Considerations
  • 9.4 A. Heading
  • 9.4 B. Introductory Sentences
  • 9.4 C. Transition Sentences
  • 9.4 D. Paragraphs
  • 9.4 E. Persuasive Precedent
  • 9.4 F. Conclusions
  • 9.4 G. Revisions/Redrafts
  • 9.4 H. Additional Authority
  • 9.5. Key Points Checklist: Legal Research Memorandum
  • Chapter 10. Court Briefs
  • 10.1. Introduction
  • 10.2. General Considerations
  • 10.2 A. Similarities-Court Briefs and Legal Research Memorandums
  • 10.2 B. Dissimilarities-Court Briefs and Legal Research Memorandums
  • 10.3. Trial Court Briefs
  • 10.3 A. Audience
  • 10.3 B. Constraints
  • 10.3 C. Format/Content
  • 10.4. Appellate Court Briefs
  • 10.4 A. Audience
  • 10.4 B. Constraints
  • 10.4 C. Format/Content
  • 10.5. Key Points Checklist: Court Brief
  • Appendix A. Correspondence
  • Appendix B. Legal Research Memorandum
  • Appendix C. Court Briefs
  • Glossary
  • Index

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