This exciting new text offers an accessible, shorter book for teaching legal research with an effective 'building block' approach-- breaking down the material into discrete parts and building on previous material to create a smooth, logical flow To The book. The book's brief and basic coverage makes it appropriate for shorter courses, while self-contained chapters lend incredible teaching flexibility. Special Features: Self-contained chapters lend incredible teaching flexibility Graphics, including sample pages and other examples of research sources, enhance the presentation and make the book extremely accessible Excellent pedagogy includes end of chapter checklists, lists and charts summarizing material within chapters, and clear examples.