may be revised easily into outlines.The actual writing can begin at any part, not necessarily the beginning. Some writers even begin with the conclusion. It is important to write in an order of ease. You may find something that would work perfectly in an area of your paper other than where you are. Feel free to move around. Do not be bothered with polishing and fine-tuning your work. This is a last step in the writing process and should not inhibit you at this point. The first full draft is not meant to be perfect. It may need to be lengthened or shortened. There will be introductions, closings, and transitions that may need fine-tuning.Now is the time to step back and take a break. Find another legally educated reader to examine your work. Many times a fresh set of eyes will be able to see mistakes or items that may need more clarification. This will add another perspective and assist you in seeing what work still remains in the next step, revising.Revising is not simply correcting mistakes. While that is a major part, revising is connecting you with your reader. You must convince your audience to see your subject as you see it.You need to know your audience in order to be convincing to them. Legal writings are generally written for persons in the legal community. However, the legal community is not just attorneys and judges anymore. The legal community today is also made up legal assistants, paralegals, nurses, doctors, engineers and secretaries. Your thesis should be directed toward this more general, diverse audience.Of course revising must begin with the content. You need to decide how much information you need to present. Be sure your content is objective and allows for both agreement and disagreement to your point of view. You will want to have enough information to express your points, but not too much information. Once you have your thesis arranged properly, make sure you have all items documented by foot...
