Basic Legal Research: Tools and StrategiesThis exciting text offers an accessible, shorter book for teaching legal research with an effective "building block" approach -- breaking down the material into discrete parts and building on previous material to create a smooth, logical flow to the book. The brief and basic coverage makes it appropriate for shorter courses, while self-contained chapters lend incredible teaching flexibility. The book's chapter coverage includes: Introduction to Legal Research; Generating Search Terms; Secondary Sources; Case Research; Shepard's Citations; Statutory Research; Federal Legislative History Research; Federal Administrative Regulations; Researching Specific Subject Areas; On-line Legal Research; and Developing a Research Plan. Special Features: -- self-contained chapters lend incredible teaching flexibility -- graphics, including sample pages and other examples of research sources, enhance the presentation and make the book extremely accessible -- excellent pedagogy includes end-of-chapter checklists, exhibits and charts, and examples that clarify and illustrate strategies, terms, and concepts -- a thorough Teacher's Manual include sample syllabi, teaching notes, and full sets of exercises |
Contents
INTRODUCTION TO LEGAL RESEARCH | 1 |
Introduction to Legal Research | 2 |
GENERATING SEARCH TERMS | 15 |
Copyright | |
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