{"product_id":"legal-research-and-writing-for-paralegals","title":"Legal Research and Writing for Paralegals","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook info:\u003c\/strong\u003e Legal Research and Writing for Paralegals (Paperback, 824 pages) – Wolters Kluwer, 2019. Language: English.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eLegal Research and Writing for Paralegals emphasizes the skills and issues that paralegals encounter in practice. Thoroughly up-to-date, the Ninth Edition continues to combine clear text with visual aids, writing samples, tips, and pointers. Designed specifically for paralegal students, Deborah Bouchoux s classroom-tested approach teaches cutting-edge research skills, writing style, and proper citation form to equip students with an essential skill set and well-founded confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe author s logical and comprehensive approach enhances students understanding. Part I covers Primary Authorities, Part II discusses Secondary Authorities, and Part III covers the basics of Legal Writing. In addition, Bouchoux integrates writing strategies into each research chapter to demonstrate the link between the two processes. Thorough coverage of electronic research includes chapters on both internet research and fee-based services. Bouchoux thoroughly explains proper citation form and the process of updating\/validating legal authorities. The Legal Writing section includes samples of legal writing, such as letters, a court brief, and a legal memorandum.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNew to the Ninth Edition:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew Sidebar feature in all research chapters that provides quick tips showing how the material in that chapter applies to computer-assisted legal research systems, such as Lexis, Westlaw, and Bloomberg Law.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscussion of GovInfo, which provides free public access to official and authenticated publications from all three branches of the federal government.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoverage of new tools used for cite-checking, including EVA and Bestlaw.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscussion of Westlaw Edge, Westlaw s new research platform.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtensive new coverage of the increasing use of artificial intelligence in legal research and writing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscussion of new sources that provide free public access to the law, including Harvard s Caselaw Access Project and CourtListener.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew sections on preparing email letters and email memoranda, including assignments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll new Research Questions and Internet Legal Research Assignments have been included for each chapter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eProfessors and students will benefit from:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePedagogy designed to enhance the accessibility of the material, including helpful charts and diagrams that synthesize complex topics, Practice Tips offering realistic and helpful suggestions for workplace success, and Ethics Alerts in every chapter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTargeted and ample exercises help students learn how to use a wide range of research sources.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharts and practice tips, updated for this edition, that help students apply what they have learned.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTips on how to effectively use electronic resources are included throughout the text.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConscientious revision ensures that the book has the most up-to-date material, presented in a readable and accessible format.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e  ","brand":"Deborah E. Bouchoux","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46068966949098,"sku":"9781543801637","price":191.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/5301\/6298\/files\/71StU2_Z8yL._SY522.jpg?v=1781193564","url":"https:\/\/textbookme.store\/products\/legal-research-and-writing-for-paralegals","provider":"TextbookMe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}