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The Writing Process Drafting the Discussion (pt. 1 Rule Explanation) - Professor Mathis Rutledge
Today’s Goal:  The Discussion ,[object Object]
The Assignment Process ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Timing ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Clean-up (Editing) ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Quoting ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
But ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Language of the Law ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Tense ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
The Memorandum ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Organizing - the Big Picture ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
The Big Picture ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Organizing the Discussion  ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Memo Discussion Template ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Discussion Blueprint ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Overview Paragraph ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Overview/Umbrella Paragraphs ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Give the conclusion and rule ,[object Object]
Undisputed Elements ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
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Non-Issues & Issues ,[object Object]
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CR – thesis paragraph ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Thesis Paragraph ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
[object Object]
Using Roadmaps & Transitions ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Thesis Paragraph Exercise
Topic Sentences ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Drafting Topic/Thesis Sentence ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
CREAC – an improved IRAC ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
CREAC  Discussion  ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
CReac  – conclusion/rule ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
crEac - Rule Explanation ,[object Object]
Rule Explanation pt. 1 – State the Rule ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Pt. 2 – Explain the Rule ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Goals in Rule Explanation ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Primary Components of Rule Explanation ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Component 1- Thesis Sentence ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Rule Explanation ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Component 2- Legally Relevant Facts ,[object Object],[object Object]
Component 3 – Rationale & Holding ,[object Object],[object Object]
Rule Explanation ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Common Mistakes in Rule Explanation ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Length of Rule Explanation ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Choosing Cases for the Explanation ,[object Object],[object Object]
creAc - Rule Application/Analysis ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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