Grammar
The following are a variety of books useful in writing clear and effective memos, motions, briefs, and memoranda. Each book can assist with grammar and format.
The Elements of Style by Call Number: PE1408 .S772 2000ISBN: 9781456101114Publication Date: 2011-03-28The authority on writing concisely.
The Elements of Legal Style by Call Number: KF250 .G37 2002ISBN: 0195141628Publication Date: 2002-03-21Patterned after Strunk and White’s Elements of Style - punctuation, word choice, grammar syntax and matters of
form
Clear and Effective Legal Writing by Call Number: KF250 .C45 2007ISBN: 0735552290Publication Date: 2007-06-22Grammar review and exercises located in appendix
The Redbook : a manual on legal style by Call Number: KF250 .G375 2018ISBN: 0314168915Publication Date: 2018Commas, semicolons, other punctuation marks, capitalization, type face, citation format, memos, motions, briefs
Legal writing handbook : analysis, research, and writing by Call Number: KF250 .O28 2010ISBN: 0735585164Publication Date: 2010-06-11Detailed resource on writing memoranda and briefs with chapters on grammar
Aspen handbook for Legal writers by Call Number: KF250 .B68 2009ISBN: 0735568561Publication Date: 2009-03-13Comprehensive reference text for legal writers who want to refresh or refine their knowledge of mechanics and style
Online Tools
- Grammarly
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