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Library Skills

Library Skills

The modules in the Law Online Tutorial focus on Legal Research Skills.

For an overview of the library website, MyLibrary, course resources, searching the library catalogue and Summon, view the Library's online tutorial for students from the Faculty of Business, Economics and Law.

A number of short online training videos are also available. Training classes to help develop your searching and library skills are also available.

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Legal research is a very specialised skill that requires a range of skills and a knowledge of different resources. Google can sometimes be a great starting point for your research, but during the course of your degree you will need to access many resources which are not freely available on the web.

Why Can't I just Google - Law

This online video (used with permission from LaTrobe University Library) explains why you should not depend on Google for finding information.

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Once you have completed the Faculty Online Tutorial for Business, Economics and Law, test your skills below!

Course Reading Question

On the Laws1111 reading list, what is the title of the reading by Carvan?
Is the answer...
a. Legal research and how to start
b. Tips for successful searching
c. Studying law
d. How to study law

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d. How to study law

Catalogue Question

What is the call number for "The Constitution of a Federal Commonwealth" by Nicholas Aroney?
Is the answer...
a. JQ4020.S8 A7 2009
b. JQ4020.S8 A74 2001
c. KU1750.A76 2001
d. KU1750.A85 1999

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a. JQ4020.S8 A7 2009

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