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Instructional Research Seminars

FALL SERIES:
Research Preparation for Analytic Writing 

Getting Organized with CaseMap
Time:  September 14th 4-5 PM, repeats on Sept. 16th 4-5 PM and Sept. 18th from 11-noon.
Place: Computer Classroom, L2
This hour-long program will teach students the basics of CaseMap.  CaseMap is a litigation fact management, evaluation and strategy software tool that has become popular in large firms, small firms, government (DOJ) and corporations. It is also useful for organizing case materials for law school classes - identifying the issues and linking them to the relevant authorities. 

Surviving Your First Brief Writing Assignment
Time: October 26th from 4-4:30, repeats on Oct. 28th from 3:00-3:30 and Oct. 30th from 11:00-11:30 am.

Place: Computer Classroom, L2
This program will give students the tools to properly format briefs in Microsoft Word, including how to create a table of contents and a table of authorities.  Students will also learn how to find applicable briefs and other court documents to aid in research.

Tech Workshop
Time: November 11th at 3:30 p.m.
Place: Computer Classroom, L2
Drop-in session with Emerging Technologies Librarian Jason Eiseman.  Bring your Mac, bring your smartphone, bring your questions how to use them.   Participants may email questions ahead of time to Jason.

 
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