Recognized by instructors nationwide as the book that shows students how to get from a blank page to a finished product, A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO APPELLATE ADVOCACY has been revised, refined, and updated for its Second Edition.<p class=copymedium> This accessible paperback earned its success in the classroom by: <li class=copymedium>providing a complete introduction to the techniques and process of writing appellate briefs <li class=copymedium>presenting class-tested materials and ample illustrations that are both accessible and teachable <li class=copymedium>emphasizing the process approach to writing, beginning with large-scale issues like content and organization, moving to smaller-scale issues like signals to the reader, and ending on the smallest-scale concerns of format and polishing methods <li class=copymedium>using numerous annotated examples -- both good and bad -- of legal writing from briefs, with commentary on the point each example is illustrating <li class=copymedium>including in the appendices four sample briefs with annotations that identify strengths of the brief and/or why the writer chose a particular technique <li class=copymedium>teaching students how abstract formulas (IRAC, CREXAC, etc.) can be effective in legal writing by having them identify whether certain elements have been included in a document and giving concrete advice on how to use formulas <li class=copymedium>encouraging students to critique their own work and improve their final draft by using the self-graded draft</ul><p class=copymedium> The Second Edition is strengthened by: <li class=copymedium>including format and function information about dispositive motion memos (such as motions to dismiss or for summary judgment), along with a sample motion memo <li class=copymedium>refining the discussion of the use of authority to help students better understand what a citation means <li class=copymedium>improving the discussion of CREXAC to facilitate easier comprehension of how to use formulas to write effectively <li class=copymedium>adding the concept of 'user' to complement the concept of 'reader' and explaining the needs of both groups <li class=copymedium>supplying more information on identifying a theme for the argument <li class=copymedium>including tips on citing to web pages and citing to unpublished opinions</ul>

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