Simon on The Power of Connectivity: The Science and Art of Transitions @uarizonalaw

Diana Simon, University of Arizona College of Law, is publishing The Power of Connectivity: The Science and Art of Transitions in volume 18 of the Legal Communications & Rhetoric: JALWD (Fall 2021). Here is the abstract.

Do transitions really matter? Yes. This article explores the impact of transitions in legal writing beyond simply improving flow and readability. First, with the help of cognitive psychologists and neuroscientists, the science behind transitions is addressed, because science shows that transitions increase comprehension and improve processing times. Second, the omnipresence and significance of transitions is addressed with the help of singer-songwriter Justin Timberlake and his song, “SexyBack” and comedian Brian Regan and his stand-up bit, “I Walked on the Moon.” Third, various types of transitions in legal writing are addressed with a special focus on the “magic of three” in persuasion in both legal writing and beyond.

Download the article from SSRN at the link.