Why use examples from the world of law to learn how to write a college essay? By the power of language, rights are given or taken away, people are sent to jail, millions of dollars are awarded, families are altered, and the rules by which we live are determined.

There is no one that the law does not touch. By considering what goes on within the courtroom, Making the Best Case: Lessons in Writing from the World of Law observes principles that create effective writing and applies them to the task of writing the college essay.

Using this approach provides the reader with exciting opportunities to write about important matters, to see exactly how reasoning through writing affects ordinary lives, and to understand a bit about the law on the way.

Making the Best Case: Lessons in Writing from the World of Law:

• Explains how a person who cannot read well is defenseless in any society governed by the rule of law.
• Is not intended to teach how to practice law. Instead, by working through its activities, the reader will get a good general idea of how the law operates and how court decisions are made.
• Provides a fresh approach to enhance the reader's sense of identity, encourage introspection, and help him/her express their individuality.
• Presents a straightforward, common-sense approach to writing without the emphasis on theoretical explanations that weigh down many textbooks.
• Applies to today's students! Written in a concise format, the book includes student writing models and Internet links to interactive exercises and samples.