InfoLit for U MOOC-Law-Section 2

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The resources of this series are designed to help you to identify the key resources for legal research; to apply specific kinds of information depending on the stage of the research cycle you are at; and to develop the search strategy and apply proper search function.

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    ["Locating primary sources of law -Legislation"]

    Locating primary sources of law -Legislation

    In this exercise, learners are required to match the legal publication with its contents.

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    Information resources Legal research
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    ["Locating primary sources of law - legislation"]

    Locating primary sources of law - legislation

    Besides case law, legislation is also important for Jacob's legal research! The law librarian suggests he refreshes his understanding about what legislation is, and how to develop skills in researching legislation.This video will help you develop your skills in researching legislation.

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    China -- Hong Kong Legal research -- Databases Legislation Legal research
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    ["Locating primary sources of law - Case law"]

    Locating primary sources of law - Case law

    In this video, it explains what case law is, how and why to use it for legal research.

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    Information resources Judge-made law Legal research
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    ["Using secondary legal materials"]

    Using secondary legal materials

    In this exercise, learners are required to match legal resources with the contents.

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    Information resources Legal research
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    ["What are secondary legal materials?"]

    What are secondary legal materials?

    In this video, it explains what secondary legal material are. Secondary legal sources often explain legal principles more thoroughly so it is good to start your research project with secondary sources.

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    Information resources Legal research -- Databases Legal research Legal research -- Computer network resources
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    Video