Persuasion in a Familiar Activity: The Parallels between Résumé Writing and Brief Writing

Perspectives: Teaching Legal Research and Writing, Vol. 16, Winter 2008

St. John's Legal Studies Research Paper No. 08-91

16 Pages Posted: 3 Jan 2008 Last revised: 9 Jan 2008

Abstract

This article explores how the skills used to plan and write a persuasive resume are transferable to drafting a persuasive brief. If writers can see the parallels between successful brief writing and persuasive writing in a familiar activity like résumé drafting, it should be easier for them to navigate the process successfully.

Suggested Citation

Grande Montana, Patricia, Persuasion in a Familiar Activity: The Parallels between Résumé Writing and Brief Writing. Perspectives: Teaching Legal Research and Writing, Vol. 16, Winter 2008, St. John's Legal Studies Research Paper No. 08-91, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1079957

Patricia Grande Montana (Contact Author)

St. John's University - School of Law ( email )

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