Mastering Bar Exam Essays with Elements of Style
In this video, Jackson Mumey reviews the key principles of excellent writing from the classic guide, 'Elements of Style' by Strunk and White, and explains how they apply to bar exam essays. He reinforces the importance of clarity, consistency, and directness in one's writing. In addition to avoiding unnecessary complexity, he highlights the importance of structuring arguments properly, using a suitable design, keeping paragraphs the unit of composition, using an active voice, expressing ideas in definite, specific and concrete terms, and avoiding needless words. The video is designed to help individuals prepare effectively for their bar exams by enhancing their writing skills.
00:00 Introduction to the Video
00:00 The Importance of Concrete Tips
00:21 Introduction to the Elements of Style
01:31 Applying the Elements of Style to Bar Exam Essays
02:17 Elementary Principles of Composition
03:28 The Importance of Paragraphs
05:05 The Use of Active Voice
06:05 Making Positive Statements
06:45 The Importance of Being Specific and Concrete
07:27 Avoiding Needless Words
08:34 Avoiding Loose Sentences
09:41 Expressing Coordinate Ideas in Similar Form
11:42 Additional Rules from the Approach to Style
14:59 Conclusion: The Value of Good Writing
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