Advanced Online Research Skills
Prerequisite: PLST 332.
This course focuses on research strategies for paralegals and specifically develops skills in the area of online public database research. Students practice researching within publically available online resources in a wide variety of subject areas including court procedure and docketing, business entities, real property, criminal law, environmental compliance, etc. Multiple practical assignments as well as one main research assignment.
Outcomes: Students will research and write memoranda in support of motions, and will be familiar with the mechanics of appellate court briefs.
This course focuses on research strategies for paralegals and specifically develops skills in the area of online public database research. Students practice researching within publically available online resources in a wide variety of subject areas including court procedure and docketing, business entities, real property, criminal law, environmental compliance, etc. Multiple practical assignments as well as one main research assignment.
Outcomes: Students will research and write memoranda in support of motions, and will be familiar with the mechanics of appellate court briefs.