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ASL is a visual language that has no written form. It can be described in written notation (transcribed), but it needs to be understood that it does not have a written form.
That said there ARE accepted methods in use by linguists who have studied ASL. The following books contain this information.
You might be interested in “The Green Books” and Linguistics of American Sign Language
The Green Books (a teachers resource) goes over the traditional method of transcription of ASL. The second (Linguistics of American Sign Language) goes over a few different methods. The Stokoe method, glossing (which most students will use), and finally the Liddell and Johnson system (movement-hold model).
Why you need to write down what is being signed will determine what the best method for you is. For most cases, glossing is enough. If you need a written transcript of what was said that you can use for more formal linguistic/educational reasons (like research), the Liddell and Johnson system is your go to.
Have you read this book yet?
https://www.amazon.com/American-Language-Teachers-Resource-Grammar/dp/093032384X
Yes, this book specifically is a fantastic resource for grammar and linguistics. My only warning is that while it says it's written for instructors with minimal understanding of linguistics, it's also written for people with a pretty good understanding of ASL. Having a strong understanding of the fundamentals will really help make this book as effective as possible.
FYI advanced gloss is far more detailed than you may realize. For example, see http://theinterpretersfriend.org/tech/cl.html and http://www.start-american-sign-language.com/sign-language-symbols.html
It can get more complicated. For more information, also see the American Sign Language "Green Books" Teacher's Resource Text on Grammar and Culture http://www.amazon.com/American-Language-Teachers-Resource-Grammar/dp/093032384X/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1420357361&sr=1-1&keywords=American+Sign+Language+teacher+cokely#reader_093032384X