Using LexisNexis Solutions More Effectively
4/3/2009 9:19:13 AM EST
LexisHub Staff
Cost Effective Research Tips
Posted by LexisHub Staff
So you like the reassurance of using an online research service like lexis.com®, but you are worried about the cost? Lexis® Representative Mary Beth Drain has prepared a "Cost Effective Research for Summer Associates" primer that is useful for anyone who wants to streamline research techniques to get the most bang for the buck. Following are the Top 12 LexisNexis® Cost Effective Skills: 
1. Get a Document by citation is the most cost effective way to retrieve information on Lexis
2. Shepard’s® is a very cost effective research tool and will help you find a ton of information for very little cost once you get to the real world
3. Copy with Cite is a free way to extract exact quote language but obtain an accurate citation reference
4. Choosing the correct source size can help cut down on cost in the long run
5. FOCUS is free and your friend - start your research broad and use FOCUS to narrow in
6. Spell Check is a free tool that will save you the charge of running a misspelled word
7. ALERT (advanced classes) is a cost effective way to stay up to date on your research
8. Enhanced Table of Contents searching is more cost effective than running a search in an analytical or statutory material
9. When reviewing results from an ETOC search Book Browse is a free way to view other content
10. History saves your searches for 30 days and viewing results from the recent results screen is free
11. Printing from the web browser is free.
12. Customer Service 800 45 LEXIS.
Click on the link below to read the entire PDF, which contains an explanation of transactional v. hourly pricing and a sample search showing how to implement a variety of tips.
Cost Effective Research for Summer Associates

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