Concise Guide to Legal Research and Writing (5th Edition) – ePub

This revised edition of Concise Guide to Legal Research and Writing, 5th Edition, (ePub/PDF) by Deborah E. Bouchoux offers a practical approach to the essential research and writing skills needed in today’s legal field. It’s perfect for shorter courses covering legal research and writing.

What’s new in the Fifth Edition:

• Updated figures and ethics alerts throughout
• A new section in Chapter 15 about texting and confidentiality issues
• Expanded guidance on using gender-inclusive language
• A complete revamp and expansion of the e-memo discussion in Chapter 16
• A new section in Chapter 8 exploring artificial intelligence (AI) in legal research
• Coverage of analytics tools used by legal professionals, like Lexis+ Context
• All-new Research Questions and Internet Legal Research Assignments in each chapter
• Focus on newer technologies for legal research, such as Lexis+ Brief Analysis, Westlaw Edge’s Quick Check, and more
• A new section in Chapter 14 on using tech tools like ProWritingAid, BriefCatch, WordRake, NoRedInk, and Cooley GO to enhance writing

With its well-organized structure and concise explanations, this book is a valuable resource for both professors and students. The six main sections cover:

• Primary authorities (Section I)
• Secondary sources (Section II)
• Computer-assisted legal research using Lexis, Westlaw, and the Internet (Section III)
• Citation form and ensuring sources are still valid (“good law”) (Section IV)
• The legal research process (Section V)
• Legal writing (Section VI)

The friendly pedagogy includes helpful charts and diagrams, updated Practice Tips, and Ethics Alerts in every chapter. Targeted exercises help students learn how to use different research sources effectively. Practical tips on utilizing electronic resources are woven throughout.

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