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Legal Writing and Research

2003

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Elder Law: A Guide To Key Resources, Susan J. Hemp, Cheryl R. Nyberg Jan 2003

Elder Law: A Guide To Key Resources, Susan J. Hemp, Cheryl R. Nyberg

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This research guide identifies and describes 163 books, periodicals, reference tools, databases, electronic discussion groups, organizations, and U.S. government agencies useful to the elder law practitioner and the legal researcher. Appendices include a state-by-state list of state aging agencies, bar association committees and sections, law school courses and clinics, and publications; acronyms; and subject headings and a index terms used in library catalogs, periodical indexes, and related sources.


Researching Outside The Box, Mary Whisner Jan 2003

Researching Outside The Box, Mary Whisner

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Ms. Whisner demonstrates that many law-related projects require law students and lawyers to use skills that are outside the core legal research skills which they learn early in law school. She argues that law librarians need to be familiar with the skills and sources of disciplines other than the law and be prepared to guide-or push if necessary-patrons outside the box when appropriate.


Re: Memos, Mary Whisner Jan 2003

Re: Memos, Mary Whisner

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Reflecting on the written memo librarians frequently use to transmit research results, Ms. Whisner offers her thoughts on its purposes, style, and format. She also contributes an annotated checklist of tips for writing such memos.


These Are A Few Of My Favorite Books, Mary Whisner Jan 2003

These Are A Few Of My Favorite Books, Mary Whisner

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Prompted by a beginner's wish to hear more about outstanding reference tools, Ms. Whisner describes three of her favorites: Statistical Abstract of the United States, International Lawyer's Deskbook, and West's Analysis of American Law.