This document outlines the schedule and topics for the first week of a Principles of Legal Research course. The week will include introductions to the instructor and law librarian, an overview of the importance of legal research, a review of the syllabus, a tour of the library, and an orientation to the lab with a reference technician. Students will also complete a pre-course questionnaire. The goal is to provide students with foundational knowledge of legal research and resources through presentations, demonstrations and hands-on learning activities.
This document outlines the schedule and topics for the first week of a Principles of Legal Research course. The week will include introductions to the instructor and law librarian, an overview of the importance of legal research, a review of the syllabus, a tour of the library, and an orientation to the lab with a reference technician. Students will also complete a pre-course questionnaire. The goal is to provide students with foundational knowledge of legal research and resources through presentations, demonstrations and hands-on learning activities.
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This document outlines the schedule and topics for the first week of a Principles of Legal Research course. The week will include introductions to the instructor and law librarian, an overview of the importance of legal research, a review of the syllabus, a tour of the library, and an orientation to the lab with a reference technician. Students will also complete a pre-course questionnaire. The goal is to provide students with foundational knowledge of legal research and resources through presentations, demonstrations and hands-on learning activities.
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Brian Dickson Law Library Outline My brief bio What I do as a law librarian Importance of legal research Introduction to course – Syllabus, course wiki, etc. Pre-course questionnaire Library tour Lab orientation with Mary Régimbald Who am I? Law Librarian / Instructor Part of the “helping professions”; yes, just like lawyers! Role at the Brian Dickson Law Library Importance of this course Syllabus Course content: – A focus on Canadian legal research – Material that won’t be covered in detail • Other jurisdictions (U.S., Australia, UK, etc.) Course Wiki http://legalresearchprinciples.pbwiki.com Other ways it can help you More opportunities for work/credit as a student: – Ottawa Law Review – Law & Technology Journal – Canadian Internet Policy and Public Interest Clinic – Internships – Pro bono – Legal aid clinic Pre-course questionnaire 10 minutes Introduction to course Tell me and I forget Show me and I remember Involve me and I understand -old Chinese proverb Library tour 15 minutes Can leave personal items in my locked office Lab orientation Room 430 in the library With Mary Régimbald, Online Reference Technician 50 minutes