Basic legal research : tools and strategies

Amy E. Sloan, Professor of Law and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, University of Baltimore School of Law.
Author/Creator:
Sloan, Amy E., 1964- author
Resource Type:
Book
Publication:
New York : Wolters Kluwer, [2015]
Edition:
Sixth edition
Copyright Notice:
2015
Physical Description:
xxxvii, 347 pages : illustrations (some color); one color map ; 26 cm.

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KF240 .S585 2015

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Series Title:
Aspen coursebook series
Bibliography:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 317-321) and index.
Contents:
Introduction to legal research -- Generating search terms -- Evaluating search options -- Secondary source research -- Case research -- Research with citators -- Statutory research -- Federal legislative history research -- Federal administrative law research -- Electronic legal research -- Developing a research plan--App. A: Selected internet research resources.
Summary:
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 Book jacket.
Subject:
ISBN:
  • 9781454850403
  • 145485040X
LC Classification:
KF240 .S585 2015
Catalog Record ID:
991011085849703811
Language:
English

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