First, the writing of legal papers needs to use quotations and notes correctly.
Generally speaking, when writing a legal paper, you will quote relevant articles and documents, and these contents need to be quoted and annotated. These two issues need to be clarified.
1, on the citation problem
The so-called citation refers to quoting the original text of classic works or documents, legal provisions or other contents in legal papers for the purpose of argumentation. The main function of quotation is to provide a strong argument.
When using quotations, we should pay attention to two points: the quotations in the paper should be as few as possible, accurate and not blindly pursuing too much; Quoting classics, documents and materials should not be divorced from the theme, but should be based on the original intention. There are two kinds of quotation: the first is direct quotation, that is, direct quotation of words, sentences, paragraphs, articles and paragraphs in classic works, documents or legal provisions as the basis of argument.
2. On the issue of adding footnotes.
The so-called labeling means indicating the source of content. Its function is to let readers and editors know the source of quotations. There are four ways to annotate: note in paragraphs, that is, brackets, and footnotes indicate the source at the footer of quotations; Chapters, that is, marked in one chapter and one section; Endnotes, or notes, are attached to the end of the full text.
Two writing methods that can be used in the process of drafting legal papers
1, paper block synthesis method
The so-called block synthesis method refers to the method that the author combines the very detailed contents he has considered into a complete paper in turn according to the outline from easy to difficult. The use of this method is not limited by the order of the parts in the outline.
When you have a mature understanding of a part, write it down first. Then "save your strength" and concentrate on "breaking" other parts that were relatively difficult and immature at first. These two drafting methods have their own advantages and disadvantages. You can decide which method to adopt according to your own situation.
2. One-stop method
The so-called "one-stop method" is to write the full text from beginning to end according to the existing materials and outline order. At this time, no matter what problems are found in the writing process, such as incomplete personal opinions, incomplete information, imprecise structure, and even some contents are not smooth, they will generally not be revised until the first draft is completed. In this way, we can keep thinking and concentrate all our energy and time on describing the outline of the paper.
Three, when writing legal papers should pay attention to the correct use of professional legal terms.
The attribution of legal papers should be accurate, abstract, logical and argumentative. Accuracy should reflect the appropriateness of words and sentences. Abstraction should be embodied in generalization, simplicity, conciseness and profundity; Logic should embody the rationality, rigor and order of logic; Argumentation should be reflected in two aspects: positive discussion and negative rebuttal.