Title: Iowa legal research /
Authors: Edwards, John 1953-; Wallace, Karen L.; Weresh, Melissa H.,
Year: 2016
Subjects: Legal research Iowa.; Legal research; Iowa
Abstract: "The goal [of this book] is to make the complex process of legal research understandable and accessible. Outlines of the research process and examples from Iowa resources make the book easy to use. URLs point researchers to where they can find access to free or low-cost legal materials on the web. Screen shots and excerpts are used frequently to help in understanding a resource. In addition to covering Iowa-specific resources, the book discusses how to find applicable federal law...and can be used as a stand-alone text or in conjunction with a research text covering U.S. law. The book begins with an overview of the research process and legal analysis so that the reader can better understand the nature of these complementary components in finding and reviewing the law."--
Contents: The research process and legal analysis -- Legal research sources and techniques -- Secondary sources -- The constitution -- Judicial opinions, reporters, and digests -- Statutes, court rules, and ordinances -- Legislative history -- Administrative law -- Updating with citators -- Practice aids -- Legal ethics -- Research strategies.