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LEXIS+ TIP: When you want to cite a case with confidence, turn to Shepard’s to validate your research. Shepard’s was developed in 1873 by Frank Shepard. It has been trusted by legal professionals for almost 150 years – longer than any other citator. LEARN IT [short video]: https://youtu.be/zbnduug44-s TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE: Which 7th Circuit case criticized a holding in A&M Records v. Napster, Inc. […]
» Read moreASK YOURSELF: How do I create hyperlinks for my citations? How do I make sure my citations are in the right format? LEXIS+ TIP: You need to use the correct citation format for every authority you cite in your class assignments or submissions to a court. With ‘Copy Citation’ on Lexis, you can make sure “the cite is right” each and every […]
» Read moreASK YOURSELF: Where can I find resources for my brief or motion? LEXIS+ TIP: You’ve been asked to draft an appellate brief, but you don’t know where to start or what it should look like. Lucky for you, Lexis houses the largest collection of litigation related documents. This means you don’t have to start from scratch. Find a similar brief, motion, […]
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» Read moreASK YOURSELF: How do I get automatically notified if more cases match my search terms? How do I create an email “newsletter” on Lexis+? LEXIS+ TIP: Alerts on Lexis+ enable you to be updated on new documents that meet your search criteria or changes to an existing document, such as legislation, that is important to you. Monitor news, cases or legislation […]
» Read moreASK YOURSELF: How can I better organize my research? How can I save notes within my research? LEXIS+ TIP: Lexis Folders allow you to collaborate with colleagues and keep your research organized. Also, working in folders gives you the ability to save your notes or annotations and stay current on your Shepard’s signals for each document! You can also quickly search […]
» Read moreHere are 20 things you can do with Microsoft OneNote: Take handwritten notes using a digital pen or your finger if you have a touchscreen device. Convert your handwriting to text for easy searching and readability. Create digital notebooks for different topics or projects. Use tags to categorize and organize your notes. Embed videos, audio files, and other multimedia content […]
» Read moreASK YOURSELF: How do I search sources from a specific state or practice area? Where do I start? LEXIS+ TIP: With ‘Explore’ on Lexis, you can cut right to the chase because your jurisdictional and practice area go-to sources are all available right in your sightline. ‘Explore’ is located right below the search box on the Lexis Research homepage and shows you […]
» Read moreOne unique thing you can do with Microsoft OneNote is create interactive notes that allow you to embed videos, audio files, and other multimedia content directly into your notes. You can also create hyperlinks within your notes that allow you to navigate to other pages or even to other parts of the same page. Another unique feature of OneNote […]
» Read moreASK YOURSELF: How do I quickly find more cases on a specific legal issue? LEXIS+ TIP: Find more authority quickly with a one-click case finder. Acting as a companion to Shepard’s, Legal Issue Trail highlights very specific legal issues in your full-text case and finds additional cases that reference your selected issue – with just one click. LEARN IT [short video]: https://youtu.be/ECZfJ8NPJac TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE: How many […]
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