Basic Legal Research Workbook

by Amy E. Sloan
Basic Legal Research Workbook
Author: Amy E. Sloan
Publisher:
Total Pages: 212
Release: 2005
Genre: Law
ISBN:
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Revised and updated for its Second Edition, Basic Research Workbook utilizes a well-chosen range of exercises and assignments to familiarize students with basic research sources. Whether used with Amy Sloan's Basic Legal Research text or another book, it gives students the opportunity to develop and refine their skills through hands-on practice. Basic Legal Research Workbook, Second Edition, addresses the needs of both students and instructors: a complete set of exercises gives students in-depth practice with all the key print and electronic sources organization mirrors Sloan's successful text, Basic Research Workbook, covering all the main research sources studied in the typical first-year course each chapter incorporates questions at four levels, progressing from basic source features to advanced research skills at a pace students can follow includes both print and electronic sources in each chapter, allowing flexibility in emphasis by the instructor assignments contain multiple fact patterns and can be worked in multiple jurisdictions, reducing the demand on single library sources written in a student-friendly style, with understandable fact patterns, goals for each exercise, and instructions for completing the questions separate Teacher's Manual contains answer keys For The research exercises the Second Edition reflects user feedback as well as developments in legal research: problem set charts are more readable and user-friendly revised and updated problem sets throughout the text updated questions on electronic research correspond To The latest versions of electronic sources additional questions on internet research recognize the growing reliance on online sources Please visit the new companion website to learn more about this book. Website: http://www.aspenlawschool.com/sloan_workbook2

Basic Legal Research Workbook

by Amy E. Sloan
Basic Legal Research Workbook
Author: Amy E. Sloan
Publisher: Aspen Publishers
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011
Genre: Legal research
ISBN: 9780735594548
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Basic Legal Research Workbook, Fourth Edition, teaches students about the research process and the scope and organization of research materials available to them. With balanced coverage of traditional print and current electronic sources, this proven-effective workbook encourages independent, experiential learning through well-crafted problems that develop gradually in complexity. Now in its fourth edition, this thoughtful revision features a new page design that is exceptionally attractive and readable. Updated throughout, with new problem sets for all of the exercises, the Fourth Edition covers the latest user interface improvements from WestlawNext and LexisNexis. Basic Legal Research Workbook, now in its Fourth Edition, continues to build on its strengths: a logical, intuitive organization coverage that mirrors research sources typically studied in first-year Legal Research, including both traditional and electronic sources library exercises, presented at graduating levels of difficulty, from basic source exercises to those requiring more advanced research skills print assignments that can work in multiple jurisdictions, reducing the demand on single library sources New to the Fourth Edition: an attractive, new, and even easier to use page design instruction and exercises that teach the new user interface enhancements from WestlawNext and LexisNexis updated problem sets for all exercises

The Law Workbook

by Shelley Kierstead
The Law Workbook
Author: Shelley Kierstead
Publisher:
Total Pages: 181
Release: 2011-08
Genre: Legal composition
ISBN: 9781552393369
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Basic Legal Research Workbook

by Amy E. Sloan
Basic Legal Research Workbook
Author: Amy E. Sloan
Publisher: Aspen Publishing
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2020-03-17
Genre: Law
ISBN: 1543804586
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A comprehensive companion to your legal research coursebook, Basic Legal Research Workbook provides a well-chosen range of exercises and assignments to familiarize students with fundamental online and print research sources. Logically and intuitively organized, Basic Legal Research Workbook’s coverage mirrors the research sources studied in first-year Legal Research courses, including both online and print sources. Research exercises are presented at graduated levels of difficulty, from guided research to open research requiring more advanced research skills. Online research exercises progressively instruct students on the latest interface features of commonly-used databases. Print assignments cover multiple jurisdictions, reducing the demand on single library sources. New to the Fifth Edition: All exercises updated to include instructions for the latest research platforms Flexible exercises that can be completed online or in print Updated problem sets Inclusion of Student Learning Outcomes that support formative and summative student assessment Updated exercises that reflect the latest versions of Westlaw and Lexis Questions that introduce students to Bloomberg Law and the latest government websites (e.g., govinfo.gov) Professors and students will benefit from: Coverage that mirrors the research sources studied in first-year Legal Research courses, including both online and print sources A logical and intuitive organization Research exercises cover the scope and organization of research sources (emphasizing online but also including some print), review the research process, and reinforce students’ skills. Exercises are presented at graduated levels of difficulty, from guided research to open research requiring more advanced research skills Emphasis on online sources while maintaining coverage of key print resources for professors who teach print research. Online research exercises with progressively more complex questions to instruct students on the latest interface features of commonly-used databases Print assignments that can work in multiple jurisdictions, reducing the demand on single library sources Problem sets for all exercises An appealing and highly readable interior design.

Basic Legal Research

by Amy E. Sloan
Basic Legal Research
Author: Amy E. Sloan
Publisher:
Total Pages: 430
Release: 2003
Genre: Law
ISBN:
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For clear and accessible step-by-step instruction on the basics of legal research, you can count on this thorough revision of a popular paperback text, Basic Legal Research: Tools and Strategies, Second Edition . In addition to teaching critical legal skills, The author fosters confidence through: a building-block approach that breaks the material into discrete and comprehensible parts self-contained chapters on individual research sources And The research process that remain useful regardless of how a professor teaches research comprehensive coverage of electronic research that allows professors to introduce as much - or as little - of the topic as they choose end-of-chapter checklists, clear examples, and summary charts to reinforce learning and facilitate teaching helpful graphics -such as sample pages and examples of research sources - throughout the text the Second Edition responds to both user feedback and developments in the field, with several significant changes: revised and updated coverage of electronic legal research, reflecting the many developments in this area updated citation sections now include the ALWD Citation Manual more information on state statutes new coverage of procedural rules

Basic Legal Research

by Amy E. Sloan
Basic Legal Research
Author: Amy E. Sloan
Publisher:
Total Pages: 347
Release: 2015
Genre: Legal research
ISBN: 9781454899204
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A leader in its field, Basic Legal Research: Tools and Strategies, Sixth Edition, offers consistently clear instruction and a building block approach. Amy E. Sloan presents her subject in manageable parts that gradually build in complexity. Ideal as a course book or reference, this text offers flexibility and supports instruction in print and electronic research. A wealth of learning aids includes sample pages, examples, checklists, and summary charts. Exercises in the accompanying workbook provide more opportunities to test and apply legal research tools and strategies. The Sixth Edition is completely revised and provides thorough instruction in the features and use of the main research platforms. Its updated coverage includes WestlawNext, Lexis Advance, and Bloomberg Law. Written and presented with logic and clarity, Basic Legal Research: Tools and Strategies, Sixth Edition, features: Clear, step-by-step instruction covers the basics of legal research, A building-block approach that breaks the material into discrete and comprehensible parts, Self-contained chapters on research sources that make the book adaptable to any type of legal research course, End-of-chapter checklists, numerous examples, and summary charts that aid in understanding, retention, and review, Updated sample pages, screen shots, and references to research sources, Completely website: http://www.aspenlawschool.com/books/sloan_basiclegal6e.

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Author: Sloan
Publisher:
Total Pages: 144
Release: 2004-12-01
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ISBN: 9780735550674
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Basic Legal Research

by Amy E. Sloan
Basic Legal Research
Author: Amy E. Sloan
Publisher: Aspen Publishers
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016-11-22
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ISBN: 9781454882695
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Buy a new version of this Connected Casebook and receive ACCESS to the online e-book, practice questions from your favorite study aids, and an outline tool on CasebookConnect, the all in one learning solution for law school students. CasebookConnect offers you what you need most to be successful in your law school classes - portability, meaningful feedback, and greater efficiency. This looseleaf version of the Connected Casebook does not come with a binder. This best-selling coursebook on legal research is known for its clear, step-by-step instruction in the basics. Using a building-block approach, Basic Legal Research: Tools and Strategies, Sixth Edition breaks material into discrete, readily comprehensible parts. Self-contained chapters on sources make the book flexible for any type of legal research course. Useful pedagogy throughout the text includes end-of-chapter checklists, clear examples, and summary charts. Helpful sample pages and examples of research sources guide students through the presentation, and an accompanying workbook provides exercises to test comprehension. Key Features of the Sixth Edition: Updated sample pages, screen shots, and references to research sources Completely revised material throughout, providing thorough instruction in the features and use of the main research platforms. Its updated coverage includes WestlawNext, Lexis Advance, and Bloomberg Law. More emphasis on state statutory research CasebookConnect features: ONLINE E-BOOK Law school comes with a lot of reading, so access your enhanced e-book anytime, anywhere to keep up with your coursework. Highlight, take notes in the margins, and search the full text to quickly find coverage of legal topics. PRACTICE QUESTIONS Quiz yourself before class and prep for your exam in the Study Center. Practice questions from Examples & Explanations, Emanuel Law Outlines, Emanuel Law in a Flash flashcards, and other best-selling study aid series help you study for exams while tracking your strengths and weaknesses to help optimize your study time. OUTLINE TOOL Most professors will tell you that starting your outline early is key to being successful in your law school classes. The Outline Tool automatically populates your notes and highlights from the e-book into an editable format to accelerate your outline creation and increase study time later in the semester.