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Plan and organize your research pencil.gif (945 bytes)Writing and analysis
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Use commentary to define and understand the issues arrow.gif (950 bytes) Texts
Encyclopedias
Journals
Wikis, blogs and newsletters
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Search the case law arrow.gif (950 bytes) LawSource
Quicklaw
CanLII
Topical collections
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Restate the issues and refine your strategy arrow.gif (950 bytes) Does a statute apply?
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Review and assess the case law arrow.gif (950 bytes) Case citators
Stare decisis and legal reasoning
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Use finding tools arrow.gif (950 bytes) Words and phrases research
Abridgment Case Digests
Other digest services
Reporters and indices
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Keep your research current arrow.gif (950 bytes) Case citators, Legislative updates
Alerts, RSS feeds and other current awareness tools
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Consider the law of other jurisdictions
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