Legal Research & Writing for Paralegals, 6th Edition (Aspen College Series)
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Legal Research & Writing for Paralegals, 6th Edition (Aspen College Series)
Focusing on the issues that paralegals face on the job, Legal Research and Writing for Paralegals presents an organized and practical introduction to legal research and writing. The carefully updated Sixth Edition takes a close look at new products and developments in electronic research while continuing to build on the strength of its pedagogy. A comprehensive overview enriched by illustrations and exercises, this text features:
an approach that integrates writing strategies into research chapters to show the link between these two processes
thorough coverage of electronic research, with a chapter on Internet research and fee-based services, such as Lexis and Westlaw
pointers throughout for using electronic resources more effectively
helpful charts and diagrams that clearly illustrate complex topics
Practice Tips in each chapter that offer realistic and helpful suggestions for workplace success
State Your Answer exercises that help students learn how to navigate through cyberspace
Internet Assignmentswhich can be made state-specific;that give students practice finding information on-line
step-by-step guidance for proper citation formkeyed to the fourth edition of ALWD and the new 19th edition of The Bluebook
directions for how to update and validate legal authorities
samples of legal writing, such as letters, a court brief, and a legal memorandum
Updated throughout, the new Sixth Edition gives you more:
expanded coverage of electronic research
how to use "Google Scholar" to locate cases
how to access government documents from GPO Access to FDsys
the new features from Westlaw and Lexis, including WestlawNext, the new "intuitive platform" the new Easy Search feature, and Case in Brief
Fastcase, the fee-based, computer-assisted system, its free "app" for iPhones, and other law-related apps
a new assignment that uses Loislaw
a new assignment that compares Shepardize and KeyCite
new sample pages and end-of-chapter research and Internet questions