DRAFT – this page very rough TBP – basic jist is: Baby-bear approach A short list of headings doesn’t help. But extensive listings of paragraphs doesn’t help. Typical way of organizing (See fajans) intro (topic – why novel, nonobvIous, useful – thesis, roadmap) factual background legal background analysis my proposal conclusion starting point, not endpoint […]
What is a topic? A thesis? How are they related? Your topic is the focus of your paper. It’s what you’re writing about. Your thesis is your contribution. It’s why you’re writing. For example: suppose you are interested in writing about internet censorship. You think that even though there sometimes might be good reasons to censor online, […]
I do not want to rush through federal-question jurisdiction. Accordingly: For next Monday (Sept. 8), we will continue our discussion of Mottley and the related materials. Also, read the new materials (such as Gunn) listed in the Assignments page. There will be no new assignment for next Wed. (Sept. 10) See the updated Assignments page […]
I’ve posted Tips & Techniques on Civ Pro Essay Exams. See the materials here. The materials address, among other things: My version of IRAC, or IRACAP-C Substantive considerations in writing essays; and Organization & time-management considerations
