Question 1

American Law Reports (ALR)are similar to treatises in that they provide a comprehensive analysis of a single area of law,such as the law of torts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Most single-volume treatises are not updated with pocket parts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

ALR annotations include:

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A)  The text of leading state and federal court opinions
B)  An analysis of specific issues raised in leading opinions
C)  The text and analysis of specific federal statutes
D)  Research references
E)  All of the aboveF) Answers a,b,and c aboveG) Answers a,b,and d above

Question 4

The United States Reports Digest includes the decisions of the United States Supreme Court.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following steps are guidelines for using KeyCite to conduct research?

Accepted Answer

A)  Locate summary
B)  Login to WestlawNext
C)  Enter the citation
D)  Review results
E)  All of the aboveF) Answers a,b,and c aboveG) Answers b,c,and d above

Question 6

Although secondary authority is persuasive authority,it may not be mandatory authority.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Key number digests are available on Westlaw and LexisNexis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Corpus Juris Secundum and American Jurisprudence Second differ in that:

Accepted Answer

A)  Corpus Juris Secundum is more selective in its inclusion of cases
B)  Corpus Juris Secundum emphasizes state law more than American Jurisprudence Second
C)  American Jurisprudence Second has more volumes than Corpus Juris Secundum
D)  Corpus Juris Secundum includes a new topic service
E)  All of the aboveF) None of the aboveG) Answers a,b,and c above

Question 9

Which of the following is a legal encyclopedia?

Accepted Answer

A)  American Jurisprudence Second
B)  American Law Reports
C)  American Law Summaries
D)  Shepard's Law Summaries
E)  All of the aboveF) Answers a,b,and c above

Question 10

Each digest set includes:

Accepted Answer

A)  A descriptive word index
B)  A table of cases
C)  A table of statutes
D)  An outline of the laws and list of topics at the beginning of each volume
E)  All of the aboveF) Answers a,b,and d above

Question 11

ALR series are available on both Westlaw and LexisNexis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Techniques for locating a specific topic in a treatise include reference:

Accepted Answer

A)  From another source such as a legal encyclopedia
B)  To the table of contents
C)  To the table of cases
D)  To the general index
E)  All of the aboveF) Answers b,c,and d above

Question 13

Shepard's Citations are available on both Westlaw and LexisNexis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

To locate specific ALR annotations,you may consult the:

Accepted Answer

A)  ALR new topic service
B)  ALR digest
C)  Annotation History Table
D)  Table of Laws and Rules Cited
E)  Answers a,b,and c aboveF) Answers b,c,and d aboveG) Answers a and d above

Question 15

Most treatises are available on Westlaw and LexisNexis for free.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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The United States Reports Digest includes the decisions of the United States Supreme Court.

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Which of the following is a legal encyclopedia?

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Key number digests are available on Westlaw and LexisNexis.

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Which of the following steps are guidelines for using KeyCite to conduct research?

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Corpus Juris Secundum and American Jurisprudence Second differ in that:

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Shepard's Citations are available on both Westlaw and LexisNexis.

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Each digest set includes:

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Techniques for locating a specific topic in a treatise include reference:

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ALR series are available on both Westlaw and LexisNexis.

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Although secondary authority is persuasive authority,it may not be mandatory authority.

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ALR annotations include:

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To locate specific ALR annotations,you may consult the:

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American Law Reports (ALR)are similar to treatises in that they provide a comprehensive analysis of a single area of law,such as the law of torts.

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Most single-volume treatises are not updated with pocket parts.

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The United States Reports Digest includes the decisions of the United States Supreme Court.

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Key number digests are available on Westlaw and LexisNexis.

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Which of the following steps are guidelines for using KeyCite to conduct research?

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Corpus Juris Secundum and American Jurisprudence Second differ in that:

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Shepard's Citations are available on both Westlaw and LexisNexis.

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