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.
Because journal writing allows you to examine different ideas and writing strategies, it's also a form of exploratory writing. Keep in mind that a class journal is not the same thing as a private diary, in that the writing may be a little bit more formal, although not as formal as an essay. And while a personal diary is private, your teacher may have access to your class journal or require you to share portions with other students.