Beyond the first draft : editing strategies for powerful legal writing / Megan McAlpin.
"Beyond the First Draft helps law students and lawyers approach the often difficult task of editing their own writing. The book starts with the fundamental idea that good writing is organized, vigorous, clear, and polished. Its ultimate goal is to help students and practitioners understand that...
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| Other title: | Editing strategies for powerful legal writing |
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Durham, North Carolina :
Carolina Academic Press,
[2024]
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| Edition: | Second edition. |
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