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Legal Research Using WESTLAW

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ISBN-10: 0766813371

ISBN-13: 9780766813373

Edition: 2001

Authors: Judy A. Long

List price: $147.95
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"Legal Research Using WESTLAW" is an invaluable guide for anyone conducting legal research with WESTLAW, a popular research vehicle. The book provides instruction in a step-by-step manner and highlights all of the intricacies of WESTLAW. It is fully illustrated for easy reference and offers tutorials that enhance understanding of the material. The-end-of chapter exercises present problems that are similar to those found in real law offices.
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Book details

List price: $147.95
Copyright year: 2001
Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning
Publication date: 1/4/2001
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 114
Size: 7.50" wide x 9.50" long x 0.25" tall
Weight: 0.484
Language: English

Judy A. Long, J.D., is a retired College Professor/ Paralegal Program Director and retired Attorney and has written several books focusing on paralegal education.

Preface
Westlaw on the Internet
Introduction
The New Westlaw
Word Searches
Creating Internal Web Sites
KeyCite
Primary Sources
Secondary Sources
Westlaw via the Web or Westmate
Getting Online with Westlaw
Beginning Your Research Session
Searching for a Database
Finding Documents
Finding a Document by Citation
Documents Available Using "Find"
Finding a Document by Its Title
Finding a Document by Its Issue
Refining Tools
Terms and Connectors Searches
Appropriate Terminology
Finding Documents by Date
Surveying Retrieved Documents
Hypertext Links
Using Locate Function
Finding Public Records
Printing and Downloading
WL Print/Download Button
Destinations
Download and Printing Formats
Downloading to Word Processor
Printing Formats
Setting Up Defaults for Printing and Downloading
Printing Offline
Command Stacking
Searching Databases--Case Law
Case Law Databases
Synopsis Field Search
Digest Field Search
Topic Searches
Searches by Hypertext Link
Changing Key Numbers
Table of Authorities Service
Searching Databases--Statutes
Using Find
Searching without Citation
Searching with Table of Contents Service
Searching Databases--Secondary Sources
Index to Legal Periodicals/Legal Resource Index
Finding Law Review Articles
Highlights Databases
News and General Information Databases
News Wires
The WestClip Service for Current Events
KeyCite
Evaluating Case Law
Updating Cases with Books
Updating with KeyCite
Special Features of KeyCite
Customizing Your KeyCite Display
Key Numbering System
Viewing a KeyCite Case History
Viewing Case Citations
Limiting Your Research
KeyCite Alert
Westlaw Using Westmate
Installing Westmate
Help File
Installation Equipment Requirements
Installation Procedure
Starting Westlaw Using Westmate
Signing Off Westlaw
Customizing Westmate
Password Storage
Communications Options
Accessing Westmate from Another Location
Using Westmate
Starting Your Research
Main Button Toolbar
Bookmarks and Favorite Places
Westlaw Directory
Retrieving Documents by Citation
Conducting Searches
Surveying Retrieved Documents
Listing Documents
Organizing Projects
Saving Projects
Creating New Projects During Research Session
Opening Previously Created Project Files
Printing and Downloading
Other Available Functions
Signing Off
Conclusion
Answers to Review Questions
Index