A Practical Guide to Appellate Advocacy: [Connected eBook] (Aspen Coursebook Series)

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Book Synopsis: Buy a new version of this textbook and receive access to the Connected eBook on CasebookConnect, including: lifetime access to the online ebook with highlight, annotation, and search capabilities, plus an outline tool and other helpful resources. Connected eBooks provide what you need most to be successful in your law school classes. The original process-based text for teaching students how to write a brief, A Practical Guide to Appellate Advocacy illuminates each step with clear, specific guidance and annotated examples of both good and bad writing that illustrate how it’s done.

A Practical Guide to Appellate Advocacy is the original process-based persuasive writing text. With her trademark specificity and clarity, author Mary Beth Beazley explains each step in the process of writing a legal brief, using annotated good and bad examples that illustrate how it’s done. Recognizing the needs of neophyte legal writers, the text offers formulas such as CREAC that students can use to write sound arguments, effective case descriptions, and thesis sentences.

In addition, Chapter 4, “acing the Blank Page”, offers solutions for addressing procrastination; Chapter 14 provides thorough coverage to prepare students for Moot Court Competitions, with helpful advice for communicating productively with teachers, mentors, and moot court coaches.

Now a Connected eBook, A Practical Guide to Appellate Advocacy offers a host of supportive resources and materials on CasebookConnect, such as sample briefs and motions, guidance on brief writing style and citation, and reference material for court rules and related sources.

New to the Sixth Edition:

Updated to reflect changes in law school and practice in response to the COVID pandemic, with detailed guidance on how to participate in online oral arguments
Streamlined to ensure that the text remains succinct and timely through successive editions
Recall and Review self-assessment questions at the end of each chapter

Professors and students will benefit from:

Annotated examples of both good and bad legal writing
End-of-chapter summaries and Recall and Review questions
Balanced coverage of legal reasoning, rhetoric, and skills
Generous fund of resources on CC, including additional sample documents, exercises, and other pedagogical materials
Four-part process for writing a brief: 1) prewriting (research, analysis, outline); 2) writing (first draft); 3) revising (second draft); 4) polishing (final draft)
Uses humor and interesting examples to engage and teach, for example…
Uses “phrase-that-pays” instead of “key terms” to remind students to focus on the specific language in controversy when they analyze legal rules
Uses “Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon” to explain how to make connections between the various points in their arguments.

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Unlock the secrets to persuasive legal writing with A Practical Guide to Appellate Advocacy! This comprehensive guide, part of the Aspen Coursebook Series, is the original process-based text that will transform your brief writing skills. Learn from author Mary Beth Beazley as she provides clear and specific guidance accompanied by annotated examples of both good and bad writing. Whether you're a law student or practicing attorney, this Connected eBook is an essential tool that guarantees success in your law school classes and beyond.

Don't settle for outdated textbooks. Upgrade to the Connected eBook on CasebookConnect! By purchasing the new version of this textbook, you'll gain lifetime access to the online eBook. With highlight, annotation, and search capabilities, you can easily navigate through the material and find exactly what you need. Take advantage of the outline tool and other helpful resources provided in the Connected eBook to enhance your learning experience.

What sets A Practical Guide to Appellate Advocacy apart is its practical approach to teaching students how to write a brief. You'll discover effective formulas such as CREAC to construct compelling arguments, master the art of case descriptions, and craft impactful thesis sentences. Worried about writer's block? Chapter 4, "Facing the Blank Page," offers proven solutions for overcoming procrastination, ensuring that you'll never miss a deadline again.

Prepare for success in Moot Court Competitions with Chapter 14! This chapter provides in-depth coverage and valuable advice for communicating productively with teachers, mentors, and moot court coaches. Sharpen your advocacy skills and unleash your true potential with the guidance offered in A Practical Guide to Appellate Advocacy.

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Invest in your legal writing success today! Purchase A Practical Guide to Appellate Advocacy and join countless professors and students who have immensely benefited from this exceptional resource. Improve your legal reasoning, rhetoric, and skills with annotated examples of both good and bad writing. Solidify your understanding through end-of-chapter summaries and self-assessment questions. Plus, enjoy the humor and interesting examples sprinkled throughout the book that make learning engaging and enjoyable.

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