PRL 118 - Computerized Legal Research

1. Use Westlaw research program
   1. Describe contents of program
   2. Describe functions of program
   3. Practice using program
2. Use Lexis research program
   1. Describe contents of program
   2. Describe functions of program
   3. Practice using program
3. Formulate queries for Westlaw and Lexis
   1. Discuss required contents
   2. State necessary command sequence
   3. Practice writing queries
4. Operate program to retrieve research
   1. Express necessary commands
   2. Discover flaws in queries
   3. Change queries to clarify
   4. Produce useful resources
5. Construct strategy for research
   1. List information needed
   2. Describe sources of research
   3. Identify sequence of sources
6. Interpret retrieved research
   1. Assemble results
   2. Apply result to research situation
   3. Outline additional research required