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Introduction to Online Legal Research  (Westlaw and Lexis)
Professor Callister




Session: Fall - Spring
Working with databases with tables of contents.Using clip and alert services to stay current.Keeping track of your searches.Practice problems for the Fall Session of Westlaw and Lexis instruction.
Segment and restricted field searching.Natural language search on both Lexis and Westlaw.How to find similar documents using Lexis "More Like This" searching.How to searcher for similar cases using West Key Numbers.How to check status with Shepards and KeyCite.

Natural Language Problems

 
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The following problems will be done in the instructional session with a librarian. Please skip for until your class session.

Problem 1:

Use both natural language and terms and connector searching to determine when the "innocent spouse" doctrine applies during tax litigation.  Find a good caselaw database for your search and use natural language.  To sign onto Westlaw click here.  To sign onto Lexis click here.  For hints, click here.

Problem 2:

When is it ok to use screen shots under copyright's fair use doctrine?  Find a good caselaw database and use natural language to find your answer.  To sign onto Westlaw click here.  To sign onto Lexis click here

Problem 3:

You need to compile a list of state laws defining vagrancy.  Try searching for such laws using both terms and connector and natural language searching.  
To sign onto Westlaw click here.  To sign onto Lexis click here

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