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Introduction to Online Legal Research  (Westlaw and Lexis)
Professors Healey, Callister, Johnson, Williams & Ribstein & Ms. Denslaw

Session: Fall - Spring
How to conduct searches within a searching using Lexis Focus and Weslaw Locate.How to use preformulated terms and connector searches on given topics using Westlaw Keysearch.Practice problems for the Fall Session of Westlaw and Lexis instruction.line
How to register your ID and login.How to find the appropriate database to search.How to retrieve a document by its citation or name.How to print, download and email documents.How to construct terms and connector searches.
Lexis: Finding an Appropriate Database--Overview
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There are several methods:
  • Prior to signing on, use the "Searchable Directory of Online Sources" at http://web.nexis.com/sources/
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  • Use the print version of the Directory of Online Services (located at the library reference desk and in the computer lab)
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  • Conduct a search from the "Find a Source" field on the Lexis "splash" (home) page 
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  • Explore the "tree structure" of the "Look for a Source" menu on the Lexis splash page 
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  • Use "Search Advisor" by clicking on the appropriate tab at the top of the Lexis splash page
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  • Use "Guided Search Forms" by clicking on the appropriate tab at the top of the Lexis splash page
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