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Introduction to Legal Research

Introduction to Legal Research. Michelle Louise Atkin Reference Librarian Subject Specialist for Law and Human Rights Carleton University Library. Introduction to Legal Research. By the end of this class you will be able to: Locate materials in the Reference Collection

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Introduction to Legal Research

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  1. Introduction to Legal Research Michelle Louise Atkin Reference Librarian Subject Specialist for Law and Human Rights Carleton University Library

  2. Introduction to Legal Research By the end of this class you will be able to: • Locate materials in the Reference Collection • Use various Online Resources to find journal articles, newspapers, government and NGO information • Evaluate the sources you use

  3. I can find everything I need on the Web…right? • Pro’s • Can access information from home • Able to access credible and accurate information from a variety of sources (ie. Governments, Non Governmental Organizations, International Organizations, Educational Institutions, etc). • In some cases the most up to date information is available on the web • Con’s • Sponsor/author/origin of the page not listed • Trouble verifying the accuracy of the information contained • Date of last update not posted • Material has not been subjected to a peer review

  4. Why Use the Library? • There is a Sea of Information out there. Our job is to help you navigate: • With more than 3 billion pages on the Internet finding credible information can become daunting • Our skilled Reference Staff to help get you started on the right foot • Subject Specialists to help you prepare your research strategy and provide you with advice on the best sources to use

  5. SOURCES Dictionaries Encyclopaedias Atlases Yearbooks Bibliographies Periodical Indexes and Abstracts Journals and Newspapers Books Press Releases Web Sites PUBLISHERS Publishing Houses Governments News Services Higher Education Institutions Research Institutions/Labs Private Companies  Associations/Organizations A Sea of Information

  6. How To Make The Library Work For You! • Consult with your Professor – the better you understand what is expected of you the greater the chance that you will succeed! • If you need help getting started don’t be shy to ask, we are here to help! • Call us: 520-2735 • Email us: Ask Us! • Visit us in person

  7. I know what I want…How do I find it? • Paper Guides to the Reference Collection • Go to the Library Home Page to find Books, Journals, Subject Guides, and so much more!! • Catalogue • Online Resources • Ask us!

  8. Reference Guides • Paper based reference guides are available for all discipline and include: • Guides to the Literature • Dictionaries and Encyclopedias • Yearbooks • Periodical Indexes • Bibliographies, etc.

  9. Catalogue • The main tool for finding books is the Library Catalogue • Boolean Search Operators at work: • “Phrase”, or, *, and (default) • Keyword vs. Subject

  10. Scholarly Journal Articles • Scholarly Journals • A scholarly journal is generally one that is published by and for experts. • Scholarly articles are subjected to a peer review process • Popular magazines • Geared towards a general audience. • Articles tend to be written by staff writers or freelance journalists and rarely contain bibliographic citations.

  11. Finding Journal Articles and Newspapers • Online Resources • The Journal Articles & Other Databases page contains many journal article and newspaper databases which will allow you to search for articles on your topic.

  12. Possible Databases to Consult • PAIS(Public Affairs Information Service) • Worldwide Political Science Abstracts • Columbia International Affairs Online (CIAO) FT • Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe

  13. Online Subject Guides • Prepared by the Library Subject Specialist for that area • Provide links to the web and Library holdings • Human Rights • Legal Research • Government Documents

  14. Still have questions??? Ask Us! Email: Michelle_Atkin@Carleton.ca Phone: 520-2600 ext. 2922

  15. Good Luck with your Research!

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