Legal Research Explained - Couverture souple

Bouchoux, Deborah E.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0735587671 ISBN 13 : 9780735587670

Editeur : Aspen Law & Business, 2010

Synopsis

Developed from the author's highly respected Legal Research and Writing for Paralegals, Legal Research Explained, Second Edition, offers accessible, complete, up-to-date coverage designed specifically for Legal Research courses. Deborah E. Bouchoux's popular building-block approach ensures that all students can master the essential skills of legal research.Legal Research Explained, Second Edition, Features:-A methodical approach that mirrors the process of legal research in practice-A transparent five-part organization1. Conducting legal research using primary authorities2. Conducting legal research using secondary authorities and other research aids3. Computer-assisted legal research and the Internet4. Legal citation form and validating authorities5. Putting it all together: an overview of the legal research process-Rich and dynamic pedagogy in each chapter that includesExamples that illustrate citation form, showing both ALWD and Bluebook formatsResearch and review questionsInternet research exercises that promote quick online research proficiencyPractice Tipsùtimely and practical suggestions for workplace successEthics AlertsHelp Notes that provide at least one key reference source for the material coveredSample pages that illustrate various features of legal research authoritiesNew standard research assignments in which students use conventional print volumes from the law libraryNew Internet assignments in which students access websites commonly used in practice-Current topical coverage that includesHow to use and cite unpublished opinionsDiscussion of the dangers of metadata embedded in formsHow to use the new "Easy Search" feature of Lexis/NexisLegal databases available for "apps" on iPhones and similar devicesDiscussion of the newly launched Google Scholar, a free research tool for finding case law.Up-to-date information on the online BluebookComparing and contrasting cases using Shepard's on LexisNexis and KeyCite on Westlaw

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Aspen Law & Business
• Date d'édition: 2010
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0735587671
• ISBN 13: 9780735587670
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 2
• Nombre de pages: 391
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible