Legal Research

Author: William H. Putman, JD
Edition: 001
Product Type: Bound Book
ISBN 13: 9781401879587
ISBN 10: 1401879586
Copyright: 2006

Price: $99.95

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Description:

This text is a rare and in-depth teaching tool covering every phase of the legal research process, including how to avoid wasted time and duplication of effort. Multiple examples, illustrations, and more assignments based on real life cases are contained in the text aiding in the instructor's teaching and the student's understanding of the concepts and principles taught in the chapters. The clearly presented, step-by-step treatment of material ensures that readers will understand all the facts, insights and knowledge presented to conduct effective and efficient legal research. A list of web sites complements the books content.

Features:

The text provides a step-by-step approach to researching primary and secondary authority with multiple examples
A hypothetical at the beginning of each chapter holds student interest in the subject matter and illustrates how the principles presented apply
An online companion provides instructors with power points, additional assignments, chapter summaries, and outlines, and allows students to obtain assignments
Each chapter has a list of key points that may be used as a quick reference and checklist when applying the concepts presented in the chapter
The Instructor's Manual presents several assignments and exercises in each chapter, requiring the application of the chapter's concepts and principals, complete answers, and general guides for the instructors
The text's clear and simple format makes it easy to read and understand
Each chapter has an index of key terms citing the page number where the term is introduced, allowing students quick reference to the terms used in each chapter
Examples of citations to the various authorities are provided at the end of each chapter

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