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Product Identifiers

PublisherWolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory U.S.

ISBN-101454808470

ISBN-139781454808473

eBay Product ID (ePID)117288146

Product Key Features

Number of Pages400 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameBasic Legal Research : Tools and Strategies

SubjectResearch

Publication Year2012

TypeTextbook

AuthorAmy E. Sloan

Subject AreaLaw

FormatTrade Paperback

Additional Product Features

Edition Number5

Intended AudienceCollege Audience

LCCN2012-015980

Dewey Edition23

Dewey Decimal340.072/073

Edition DescriptionRevised edition,New Edition

SynopsisThis best-selling coursebook on legal research is known for its clear, step-by-step instruction in the basics. Using a building-block approach, the text breaks material into discrete, readily comprehensible parts., This best-selling coursebook on legal research is known for its clear, step-by-step instruction in the basics. Using a building-block approach, the text 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. The Fifth Edition provides thoroughly updated coverage of the research platforms such as WestlawNext, Lexis Advance, and Google Scholar, including the most current information about their features and use. All sample pages and screen shots have been updated. Features: Accessible, clear, step-by-step instruction on the basics of legal research Building-block approach breaks material into discrete and comprehensible parts Self-contained chapters on research sources flexible for any type of legal research course Useful pedagogy end-of-chapter checklists clear examples summary charts Helpful sample pages and examples of research sources Accompanying workbook with exercises Thoroughly updated, the Fifth Edition presents : Fresh coverage, most current information about features and use of research platforms, including WestlawNext Lexis Advance Google Scholar All sample pages and screen shots updated, A leader in its field, Basic Legal Research: Tools and Strategies, Fifth 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.

LC Classification NumberKF240.S585 2012