Strangers on a Train 3.84 Â· Rating Details Â· 10,782 Ratings Â· 987 Reviews. The world of Patricia Highsmith has always been filled with ordinary people, all of whom are capable of very ordinary crimes. This theme was present from the beginning, when her debut novel, Strangers on a Train, galvanized the reading public.
A memo or brief you prepared for lawyering seminar can work well as a writing sample. Employers are looking for clear, effective legal writing and analysis. An objective interoffice memo or a persuasive brief are both acceptable vehicles for demonstrating your writing and analysis abilities.
Writing Tip #20: How much of my paper can be quotes? Writing Tip #20: How many quotes can I use? Professors are not stupid; thatâs why they have advanced college degrees! They know the tricks of the trade, and adding long quotes to a paper to meet the word count is one of the oldest tricks. Use as few quotes as possible. The general rule is that a paper should include less than 20 percent quoted material.