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Thinking about Legal Research Problems

By Paul D. Callister, JD, MSLIS

Library Director & Associate Professor of Law


Picking out Descriptive Words and Phrases

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Sample Problem:  Possible Terms "Terms & Connectors Search"
(Westlaw)

Using the terms you have identified, construct a search (either electronic or print).  In the example below, the "Field Restrictions" key can be used to limit the search to certain segments including limiting the search to certain dates.


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