The Legal Research and Writing Workbook: A Basic Approach for Paralegals Contributor(s): Yelin, Andrea B. (Author), Samborn, Hope Viner (Author) |
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ISBN: 0735507929 ISBN-13: 9780735507920 Publisher: Aspen Publishing OUR PRICE: $104.45 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: December 2011 * Not available - Not in print at this time * |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Law | Legal Writing - Law | Research - Law | Paralegals & Paralegalism |
Series: Aspen College |
Physical Information: 0.3" H x 8.3" W x 10.9" (0.55 lbs) 108 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: The highly successful textbook on research and writing makes every step of the process accessible to paralegal students. The authors provide effective research tools, practical strategies and an efficient procedure for researching the law with both traditional and electronic sources. Step-by-step instruction leads students through each stage of activity, from prewriting to revising, and covers the IRAC method, legal memoranda, letters, and more. Invaluable pedagogy features examples, exhibits, expert writing tips, exercises, practice tips, ethics alerts, and web resources. Detailed subheadings provide quick access to topics, and appendices on helpful topics such as Shepardizing and Cite Checking, Citation and Sample Memoranda round out the presentation. The Student Workbook provides for extensive practice, sharpening research and writing skills. Thoroughly revised, the Sixth Edition presents new sample pages and updated exercises. Citation coverage has been updated to the 4th edition of ALWD and the 19th edition of The Bluebook. Inclusion of all the latest changes in legal research led to the revision of references, links, and examples. Students are now given more coaching on the practical aspects of outlining. The Instructor's Manual has expanded explanations, and answers to exercises and questions have been made clearer and more accessible. Hallmark features of The Legal Research and Writing Handbook:
Thoroughly updated, the revised Sixth Edition presents:
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