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L.S. I, Fall 2002 (Prof. Sorkin)
Required texts:
- Helene S. Shapo et al., Writing and Analysis in the Law (4th ed., Foundation Press 1999)
- Christina L. Kunz et al., The Process of Legal Research (5th ed., Aspen L. & Bus. 2000)
- Association of Legal Writing Directors & Darby Dickerson, ALWD Citation Manual (Aspen L. & Bus. 2000)
- Tracy L. McGaugh et al., Interactive Citation Workbook for ALWD Citation Manual (2002 ed., LexisNexis 2002)
Recommended texts:
- Bryan A. Garner, The Redbook: A Manual on Legal Style (West Group 2002)
- Richard C. Wydick, Plain English for Lawyers (Carolina Academic Press, 4th ed. 1998)
- Black's Law Dictionary or a comparable legal dictionary
- a general dictionary, such as Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary
- a general guide to grammar and usage, such as Barron's Pocket Guide to Correct Grammar
- possibly a legal usage dictionary (either A Dictionary of Modern Legal Usage or Dictionary of American Legal Usage)
(DES 8/13/02)