Experiential Legal Research: Sources, Strategies, and Citation (Aspen Coursebook)

Features:Takes a clear, straightforward approach to research sources and strategies plus to citation (ALWD and Bluebook styles) and grammar.Covers 1L material including finding federal and state statutes and cases, using secondary sources, and strategies for effective and efficient research; also covers upper-class courses with materials on administrative law and legislative history.Breaks down the research process into manageable tasks, discussing strategies for the process and presenting specific strategies for each legal source, including specifics on updating the law.Uses hypothetical fact patterns and case briefs to illustrate research plans and strategies.Provides maps, diagrams, text boxes, and tables to summarize material and provide visual interest.Instructs through annotated facsimiles and screen shots of a wide variety of law and research sources.Provides abundant, thorough study aid materialsQuick References and Checklists: reinforce and test students' understanding of the materialQuizzes and Self-Assessments: allow students and teachers to test students' understanding of the materialExercises: for use as in-class to reinforce the readings, such as exercises on case analogies, statutory interpretation, conciseness, and citationCan be used both as an aid to instructors and students working partially or predominantly in the electronic environment of TeachingLaw.com and as a standalone primary or supplementary textbook.