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The Legal Research and Writing Handbook: A Basic Approach for Paralegals

The well-known authors craft their text to lead paralegal students to success: — clear coverage of every step of the research and writing process, in a readable and accessible format — research tools and strategies show students how to research the law using an efficient research process with both traditional and electronic sources — step-by-step instruction on the writing process leads students through each stage of legal writing, from prewriting strategies to revising, covering the IRAC method, legal memoranda, letters, and more — guides students in determining whether to use computer resources or print materials and explains how to integrate all legal resources into well-written memoranda and letters — outstanding pedagogy includes examples, exhibits, expert writing tips, exercises, practice tips, ethics alerts, and web resources — detailed subheadings provide quick access to topics — helpful appendices on Shepardizing and cite checking and on citation — separate student workbook for extensive hands-on practice with research and writing skills The Handbook has been refined and updated for its Fourth Edition: — completely revised text with all the key changes in sources noted — more on electronic research included, reflecting how paralegals perform research today — updated illustrations throughout the book — workbook and text exercises reworked to focus on the use of new web-based resources — new Net Notes and Practice Pointers keep the book fresh and up-to-date — revised chapter on case briefing — updated citation appendix reflecting the 18th edition of The Bluebook and the second edition of the ALWD Citation Manual; also, newcitation exercises

  • Format
  • paperback
  • Pages
  • 571
  • Language
  • english
  • ISBN
  • 9780735551206
  • Release date
  • 2005