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• Title:Persuasive legal writing : a storytelling approach / Camille Lamar Campbell, Professor of Law, Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad College of Law, Olympia R. Duhart, Professor of Law, Director of Legal Research & Writing, Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad College of Law.
  
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• Author/Creator:Campbell, Camille Lamar, author.
  
• Other Contributors/Collections:Duhart, Olympia, author.
  
• Published/Created:New York : Wolters Kluwer, [2017]
  

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  • Location:LAW LIBRARY (level 3)Where is this?
    
  • Call Number: KF250 .C36 2017
    
  • Number of Items:1
    
  • Status:c.1 Lost - 05-16-2023
    

   
• Library of Congress Subjects:Legal composition--Study and teaching--United States.
  
• Description:xxi, 323 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
  
• Series:Aspen coursebook series.
  
• Summary:"Persuasive Writing: A Storytelling Approach teaches students how to write effective motion briefs, and other types of non-adversarial persuasive writing by threading a narrative or storytelling theme throughout the entire text. This text endorses a three-stage framework processing, packaging and revising for integrating storytelling into any type of persuasive writing and is premised on the theory that Legal Storytelling is the most effective backdrop for effective advocacy. Organized to make the material accessible and highlight the intuitive nature of legal storytelling, this text will give the novice legal writer several resources to engage with the legal storytelling process." -- Amazon website.
  
• Notes:Includes bibliographical references and index.
  
• ISBN:9781454827023 paperback
  1454827025 paperback
  
• Contents:Machine generated contents note: ch. 1 Introduction To Legal Storytelling
  Why Stories Engage Readers
  Legal Storytelling Defined
  Processing, Packaging, and Revising: A Three-Step Approach to Legal Storytelling
  ch. 2 Transitioning From Objective Writing To Legal Storytelling
  ch. 2.1 Objective Writing vs. Legal Storytelling
  Unique Point of View
  Carefully Crafted Arguments
  Unifying Theory and Theme
  Reader-Friendly Formatting Features
  Cognitive Corner: Reflections on the Differences Between Objective and Persuasive Writing
  ch. 2.2 Modifying Commonly Used Mnemonic Devices for Legal Storytelling
  Mnemonic Devices in Legal Storytelling
  Objective vs. Persuasive CREAC: An Example
  Distinction #1: Headings
  Distinction #2: Soft-Sell Persuasive Techniques
  Distinction #3: Assertions and Preemptive Selection Strategies
  Distinction #4: Policy-Based Reasoning
  Distinction #5: The Final Conclusion
  ch. 3 Brainstorming Legal Arguments: Assembling The Story's Building Blocks
  Role of Argument in Legal Storytelling
  Arguments and Core Societal Values
  Logos Arguments
  Pathos and Ethos Arguments
  Two Basic Components of a Legal Argument
  Brainstorming Arguments
  Develop Empathy
  Identify Core Societal Values
  Miscellaneous Brainstorming Tips
  Streamlining Arguments
  Geopolitical Influences
  Client's Facts
  ch. 4 Developing A Theory And Theme: Creating The Story's Framework
  Theory and Theme Defined
  Theory
  Theme
  Transforming the Client's Dilemma into a Story: Developing a Theory and Theme
  Unify Arguments with a Case Theory
  Capture the Theory's Essence in a Theme
  Quotes
  Six-Word Stories
  Focus Groups
  Intermission #1: Moving from Processing to Packaging
  ch. 5 Creating Ethos Through Document Design: Clearing A Path For The Judge
  Ethos-Generating Navigational Tools
  Tables of Contents
  Headings
  Basic Heading Types
  Impact Headings
  Impact Heading Drafting Tips
  Hyperlinks
  Ethos-Generating Design Principles
  Font
  Whitespace
  Charts, Graphs, and Pictures
  ch. 6 Showcasing The Theory And Theme: Drafting Introductions And Conclusions
  Presenting a Snapshot of the Client's Story
  Introduction Drafting Tips
  Sample Introductions
  Introduction Checklist
  Asking for the Client's Desired Resolution
  Conclusion Drafting Tips
  Sample Conclusion
  Conclusion Checklist
  Cognitive Corner: Introductions and Conclusions
  ch. 7 Harnessing The Power Of Suggestion: Drafting The Statement Of Facts
  ch. 7.1 Three-Step Process for Crafting the Statement of Facts
  Develop the Emerging Story
  Cast the Client's Character
  Cast Secondary Characters
  Select a Point of View, and Characterize the Conflict
  Focus on Facts, Not Opinions
  Include the Right Mix of Facts
  ch. 7.2 Soft-Sell Persuasive Techniques in the Statement of Facts
  Plot Headings
  Accentuation
  Be Flexible
  Be Strategic
  Repeat Key Facts
  Highlight Absences
  Be Detailed
  Executive Summaries
  Story Words
  Depict the Client's Character
  Show, Don't Tell
  Bonus Materials "A Little Something Extra"
  Tips to Jump-Start the Writing Process
  Organize the Facts
  Generate Story Words
  Draft Plot Headings First
  Avoid Duplicative Party Designations
  Pull Out That Highlighter
  Check the Story's Sound
  ch. 8 Substantiating The Client's Desired Resolution: The Argument Section
  ch. 8.1 Outlining the Client's Desired Resolution: Drafting Effective Point Headings
  Point Headings as Ethos-Generating Navigational Tools
  Point Heading Basics
  Drafting Persuasive Point Headings
  Make Smart Organizational Decisions
  Use a Drafting Template and the PACC Mnemonic Device
  Eliminate Redundancies
  Eliminate Excessive Detail
  ch. 8.2 Using Roadmaps to Streamline Multipart Arguments
  Roadmap Placement and Function
  Arguments Requiring Multiple Roadmaps
  ch. 8.3 Persuasively Identifying and Explaining the Status Quo
  Soft-Sell Persuasive Techniques for Identifying the Status Quo
  Persuasively Identifying the Status Quo: A Three-Step Drafting Process
  Start Objectively and Use the Theory and Theme
  Test for Accuracy and Tone
  Persuasive Explanations of the Status Quo
  Assertions Highlighting the Theory and Theme
  Preemptive Selection Strategies
  Strategic Use of Case Illustrations and Explanatory Parentheticals
  Utilize Soft-Sell Persuasive Techniques
  ch. 8.4 Persuasively Articulating the Conflict and Desired Resolution
  Make Smart Structural Decisions
  Substantiate the Desired Resolution
  Select Appropriate Reasoning Tools
  Effectively Use Policy-Based Reasoning
  Decide If You Need a Counterargument
  Persuasive Techniques Comparison Chart
  ch. 9 Storytelling At The Appellate Level: Understanding The Difference Between Trial And Appellate Briefs
  Commonalities
  Understanding the Appellate Process: Standards of Review
  Understanding the Key Differences Between Trial and Appellate Briefs
  Subparagraph (1)-Corporate Disclosure Statement
  Subparagraph (2)-Table of Contents
  Subparagraph (3)-Table of Authorities
  Subparagraph (4)-Jurisdictional Statement
  Subparagraph (5)-Statement of the Issue Presented for Review
  Subparagraph (7)-Summary of the Argument
  Subparagraph (10)-Certificate of Compliance
  One More Thing
  Cognitive Corner: Appellate Briefs
  Intermission #2: Moving from Packaging to Revising
  ch. 10 Delivering A Cohesive Story Through Strong Editing: Hands-On Tips For Large-Scale And Small-Scale Revisions
  Editing Is Essential to Any Good Story
  Emotional Side of Editing
  Professional Costs of Not Editing
  Best Practices for Editing
  Checklists and Self-Assessment
  Substantive Example
  Style Example
  Personalized Example
  Special Pointers to Boost the Power of Persuasion
  Reduce Nominalizations
  Don't Be So Intense!
  Cut, Cut, and Cut again
  Cognitive Corner: Editing
  ch. 11 Organizing, Practicing, And Delivering An Effective Oral Argument To Sell Your Story
  Oral Arguments at a Glance
  Basics
  What to Expect
  Organizing Your Argument
  Integration of Theme
  Notebooks and Folders
  Practicing Your Argument
  Delivering Your Argument
  Forensics
  Eyes Have It
  Listen Up
  Voice Control
  Questions, Anyone?
  Most Common Mistakes
  "I can wing it!"
  "I wrote a good brief, so I will just take it up and read that!"
  "I am going to win by showing everyone I'm smarter than the judge!"
  Final Tips
  Look the Part
  Relax
  Be You
  Have Fun
  Cognitive Corner: Oral Argument
  ch. 12 Managing The Story: Developing Effective Time Management Skills
  Importance of Time Management
  Effective Time Management Strategies
  Strategy #1: Make a Written Plan
  Determine the Net Completion Time
  Break the Assignment into Intermediate Tasks
  Devise a Strategy for Completing Intermediate Tasks
  Strategy #2: Develop an Accountability System
  Strategy #3: Visualize the Finish Line
  ch. 13 Modifying The Story For The Workplace: Guidelines For Strong Letters And Professional E-Mails
  What's Your Motivation?
  Demand Letter
  E-mails in the Workplace
  Cover Letters
  Couple of Caveats
  Take Time to Edit with Human Eyes
  Forever Is a Long, Long Time
  You Are Still a Professional
  Cognitive Corner: Letters and E-mails
  Sample 1: Sample Motion Brief in Opposition to Summary Judgment
  Sample 2: Sample Motion Brief in Support of Motion for Summary Judgment
  Appendix A: CREAC for Beginners: A Guide to Understanding the Mnemonic
  Appendix B: Side-by-Side Objective and Persuasive CREAC Comparison
  Appendix C: Side-by-Side Introduction Comparison
  Appendix D: Side-by-Side Statement of Facts Comparison
  Appendix E: Side-by-Side Status Quo Comparison
  Appendix F: Side-by-Side Policy Argument Comparison
  Appendix G: Sample Oral Argument Openings
  Purpose
  Audience
  Global Audience
  Tone
  Exercises
  Memos
  E-mail
  Checklist: Evaluating a Memo or E-mail
  Text Messages
  Checklist: Evaluating a Work-Related Text Message
  Business Letters
  Format
  Checklist: Evaluating a Business Letter
  Exercises
  Principles of Effective Visuals
  Tables
  Graphs
  Line Graphs
  Bar Graphs
  Charts
  Flow Charts
  Organizational Charts
  Gantt Charts
  Circle Charts
  Illustrations
  Photographs
  Drawings
  Diagrams
  Checklist: Evaluating a Visual
  Exercises
  Page Design
  Report Formats: Memo, Letter, and Booklet
  Types of Reports
  Incident Report
  Recommendation Report
  Progress Report
  Travel Report
  Checklist: Evaluating a Memo Report
  Exercises
  Checklist: Evaluating a Letter Report
  Checklist: Evaluating a Booklet Report
  Types of Summaries: Descriptive, Informative, and Evaluative
  Summarizing Written Sources
  Summarizing Oral Sources
  Checklist: Evaluating a Summary
  Exercises
  Fliers
  Checklist: Evaluating a Flier
  Brochures
  Checklist: Evaluating a Brochure
  Newsletters
  Checklist: Evaluating a Newsletter
  Web Sites
  Checklist: Evaluating a Web Site
  Exercises
  Instructions
  Procedure Descriptions
  Avoiding Liability
  Checklist: Evaluating Instructions and Procedure Descriptions
  Exercises
  Job Search
  Application Letter
  Resume
  Traditional Resume
  Scannable Resume
  Contents note continued: Interview
  Follow-Up
  Checklist: Evaluating an Application Letter, Resume, and Follow-Up
  Exercises
  Preparation
  Preliminaries
  Rehearsal
  Delivery
  Introductions and Conclusions
  Vocal Factors
  Physical Factors
  Eye Contact
  Presentation Aids
  Enthusiasm
  Evaluation of a Presentation
  Checklist: Evaluating a Public Speaker
  Exercises
  Solicited Proposals
  Unsolicited Proposals
  Internal and External Proposals
  Formats of Proposals
  Objectives of Proposals
  Checklist: Evaluating a Proposal
  Exercises
  Identification and Evaluation of Sources
  Books
  Magazines
  Newspapers
  Academic Journals
  Web Sites
  Integration of Sources
  Summary
  Paraphrase
  Quotation
  Report Format
  Transmittal Document
  Title Page
  Abstract
  Table of Contents
  List of Illustrations
  Glossary
  Text
  Visuals
  Pagination
  Collaboration
  Documentation
  Bibliography
  Parenthetical Citations
  Checklist: Evaluating a Long Report
  Exercises.