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Post a CommentEffective Use of Secondary Sources
6/30/2008
Secondary sources are an excellent starting point when researching. Secondary sources provide:
 
  • An overview of a specific area of law, as well as detailed, critical analysis of key concepts and theories within the various areas of law.
 
  • Comprehensive, jurisdictionally specific analysis to assist in better understanding how vital concepts/theories are interpreted in a given jurisdiction.
 
The PowerPoint presentation below details the basics of utilizing secondary sources to ensure that your research is complete.
 
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