References for Writing Well

Areas of interest

• Revising/Editing
• LRW and Exams
• Scholarly Papers
• ESL Resources

If you are working on an assignment for a course in which a textbook is used, look for sample documents in your textbook to use as templates. Writing guides often include appendices presenting model documents.

If you are working on a research-based assignment, consult a reference librarian or take a look at the extensive collection of research guides available online.

Quick Guides

• Finding & Researching Your Paper Topic: Start Here
• Ten Tips for Transitioning to Legal Writing
• Talking to Students About the Differences Between Undergraduate Writing and Legal Writing
• From Memo to Appellate Brief
• E-Mail Like a Lawyer
• ABA Law Student Division Before the Bar Blog - Legal Writing
• Oregon State Bar Bulletin - The Legal Writer Column

Other Writing Center Websites

Excellent webpages maintained by other schools:

• Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL)
• Georgetown Law