综合推理Synthesis, 2E

出版时间：2003-12  出版社：Aspen Publishers  作者：Deborah A. Schmedemann 著  页数：546  

内容概要

　　SYNTHESIS: Legal Reading, Reasoning, and Writing, Third Edition takes a step-by-step approach to outlining effective legal reasoning and writing skills. This in-depth text offers complete coverage of memo and brief writing, using one continual example to tie together the materials in the book. Utilizing a pedagogy that caters to a variety of learning styles, this text teaches students how to think like a lawyer and encourages an active application of skills through exercises and problem-solving opportunities.　　An abundance of solid features make this text a dependable choice for your classroom:　　utilizes a step-by-step approach to help guide students to understanding effective legal 　　reasoning and writing tactics 　　teaches students how to think like a lawyer, discussing key topics such as how to read the 　　law, how to reason about a client s situation, and how to write about it in different legal forms uses one case file the HomeElderCare case involving the unauthorized practice of law to demonstrate how to carefully analyze a case from the initial client interview through appellate argument maintains a pedagogy designed to reach those who learn in different ways, incorporating numerous charts and diagrams for visual learners exercises in the book based on a tort law issue that is particularly understandable for first-year students provide opportunities for active application of skills includes a Teacher s Manual that contains additional exercises based on different areas of the first-year curriculum, suggestions for how to use the book effectively, and sample syllabiThoughtful changes to the Third Edition keep the text current for your classroom: 　　offers more consideration to transaction-based memos and advice letters integrates material on demand letter includes additional material on pleadings (complaints, answers, and discovery documents) provides updated exercises and citation materials supports negotiation by looking at how legal analysis frames deals and shapes dispute resolution

书籍目录

List of ExhibitsList of Studies and Ethics BoxesPrefaceAcknowledgmentsChapter 1 Introduction: The Lawyer's Roles and the Legal SystemChapter 2 The Structure of Legal RulesChapter 3 Reading CasesChapter 4 Fusing CasesChapter 5 Reading StatutesChapter 6 Interpreting StatutesChapter 7 Reading CommentaryChapter 8 Applying a Rule to Facts: Deductive ReasoningChapter 9 Applying a Rule to Facts: Reasoning by Example and Policy AnalysisChapter 10 Advisory Writing: The Function and Format of the Office MemoChapter 11 The Office Memo: The DiscussionChapter 12 The Office Memo: Issues, Short Answers, and ConclusionChapter 13 The Office Memo: The FactsChapter 14 Advisory Writing: The Function and Format of the Advice LetterChapter 15 Advocacy Writing in the Pre-Trial and Trial Setting: The Function and Format of the Motion Practice MemorandumChapter 16 Fundamentals of AdvocacyChapter 17 Advocacy Writing in the Appellate Setting: The Function and Format of the Appellate BriefChapter 18 Advanced AdvocacyChapter 19 Oral AdvocacyHomeElderCare Case FileAppendix I The Writing ProcessAppendix II Paragraph Design, Sentence Structure, and Word UsageAppendix III.A Citation: ALWD Citation ManualAppendix III.B Citation: The BluebookAppendix IV Contract DraftingExercisesTable of AuthoritiesIndex